evolutionist
|ev-o-lu-tion-ist|
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/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/
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/ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪst/
believer in evolution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evolutionist' originates from the word 'evolution,' which comes from Latin 'evolutio,' meaning 'an unrolling or opening out.'
Historical Evolution
'evolutio' transformed into the English word 'evolution' in the 17th century, and eventually led to the term 'evolutionist' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of unrolling or unfolding, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to biological evolution.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes in or supports the theory of evolution.
Charles Darwin is often considered the most famous evolutionist.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45