neo-Darwinism

noun

neo-Dar·win·ism ˌnē-ō-ˈdär-wə-ˌni-zəm

: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics

neo-Darwinist

ˌnē-ō-ˈdär-wə-nist

noun

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circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neo-Darwinism was circa 1900

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“Neo-Darwinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Darwinism. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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neo-Darwinism

noun

neo-Dar·win·ism -ˈdär-wə-ˌniz-əm

: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics

neo-Darwinist

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noun

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