neo-Dar·win·ism
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Definition of neo-Darwinism
: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics
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“Neo-Darwinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Darwinism. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics
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