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单词 Darwinianism
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Definition of Darwinianism in English:

Darwinianism

noun dɑːˈwɪnɪənɪz(ə)m
  • 1Imitation of the poetic style of Erasmus Darwin. rare. Now historical.

  • 2The Darwinian theory of evolution by natural selection; = "Darwinism". Also: an analogous theory of development through competition in other spheres; = "Darwinism". In quot. 1883: a Darwinian idiom or phrase.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From Darwinian + -ism.

 
 

Definition of Darwinianism in US English:

Darwinianism

noundɑːˈwɪnɪənɪz(ə)m
  • 1Imitation of the poetic style of Erasmus Darwin. rare. Now historical.

  • 2The Darwinian theory of evolution by natural selection; = "Darwinism". Also: an analogous theory of development through competition in other spheres; = "Darwinism". In quot. 1883: a Darwinian idiom or phrase.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Review. From Darwinian + -ism.

 
 
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