pre-Darwinian

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adjective

ˈprē+
: of or relating to the period or to the beliefs prevalent before enunciation of the Darwinian theory

pre-Darwinian

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noun

"
: a holder of pre-Darwinian beliefs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pre- + darwinian

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“Pre-Darwinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-Darwinian. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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