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Dar·win·i·an | \ där-ˈwi-nē-ən 
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\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
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a Darwinian approach to evolution
The competition among manufacturers is very Darwinian.
the Darwinian world of professional sports
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Darwinian
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Darwinian
: of or relating to Charles Darwin or to the ideas and theories of Charles Darwin
: of or relating to a situation in which only people, businesses, etc., with the strongest skills or abilities are successful
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Darwinian
adjectiveDar·win·ian | \ där-ˈwin-ē-ən \
\Medical Definition of Darwinian
: of or relating to Charles Darwin, his theories especially of evolution, or his followers
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The first known use of Darwinian was in 1859
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