se·lec·tion·ist
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Definition of selectionist
: one who considers natural selection a fundamental factor in evolution
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“Selectionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selectionist. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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selectionist
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se·lec·tion·ist
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Medical Definition of selectionist
: a person who considers natural selection a fundamental factor in evolution
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The first known use of selectionist was in 1892
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