selectionist

se·lec·tion·ist | \ sə-ˈlek-sh(ə-)nist

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Definition of selectionist

: one who considers natural selection a fundamental factor in evolution

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Recent Examples on the Web For Townsend, the ongoing debate between neutralists and selectionists isn’t particularly fruitful. — Quanta Magazine, "Theorists Debate How ‘Neutral’ Evolution Really Is," 8 Nov. 2018

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“Selectionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selectionist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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