neo-Darwinian

adjective

neo-Dar·​win·​ian ˌnē-ō-där-ˈwi-nē-ən How to pronounce neo-Darwinian (audio)
: of or relating to neo-Darwinism
neo-Darwinian noun

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neo-Darwinian was in 1895

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“Neo-Darwinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Darwinian. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

neo-Darwinian

adjective
neo-Dar·​win·​ian -där-ˈwin-ē-ən How to pronounce neo-Darwinian (audio)
: of or relating to neo-Darwinism
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