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Darwinian

10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Darwinian (adjective)
  2. Darwinian theory (noun)
  3. neo-Darwinian (adjective)
  4. pre-Darwinian (adjective)
  5. pre-Darwinian (noun)
  6. pre-darwinian
  7. pre-darwinian
  8. anti- (prefix)
  9. non- (prefix)
  10. post- (prefix)

Dar·win·i·an

adj \där-ˈwi-nē-ən\

Definition of DARWINIAN

1
: of or relating to Charles Darwin, his theories especially of evolution, or his followers
2
: of, relating to, or being a competitive environment or situation in which only the fittest persons or organizations prosper
— Darwinian noun
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Examples of DARWINIAN

  1. a Darwinian approach to evolution
  2. The competition among manufacturers is very Darwinian.
  3. the Darwinian world of professional sports

First Known Use of DARWINIAN

1860

Rhymes with DARWINIAN

actinian, Arminian, Godwinian, Sardinian, Socinian

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