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evolutionist

UK
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/
US
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/

Translations

evolutionistnoun
evolutionists
pl
UK
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/
US
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/
The evolutionist presented evidence supporting the theory of natural selection at the conference.
L’évolutionniste a présenté des preuves appuyant la théorie de la sélection naturelle lors de la conférence.
Synonyms
biologist
evolutionary biologist
naturalist
darwinist
evolutionistadjective
more evolutionist
Comp.
most evolutionist
Super.
UK
/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/
US
/ˌɛvəˈluʃənɪst/
Used attributively to describe ideas, perspectives, or phenomena relating to evolution or to advocates of evolutionary theory.
évolutionnisteSe dit d’une personne, d’une théorie ou d’une approche liée au darwinisme ou à la théorie de l’évolution.
The museum hosts an evolutionist exhibit tracing the development of life on Earth.
Le musée présente une exposition évolutionniste retraçant le développement de la vie sur Terre.
Additional translations
évolutifPlus courant dans certains contextes pour exprimer l’idée d’évolution; moins précis pour le sens doctrinal.
Synonyms
evolutionary
neo-Darwinian
evolutional
evolutionistic
Darwinian

Definitions

evolutionistnoun
A person who believes in or supports the theory of evolution, which is the scientific theory that species change over time through natural selection and genetic variation.
The evolutionist presented evidence supporting the theory of natural selection at the conference.
evolutionistadjective
Relating to evolution or to those who study or advocate evolutionary theory; evolutionary.
The museum hosts an evolutionist exhibit tracing the development of life on Earth.
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