darwinian
/dɑrˈwɪniən/
noun
- A person who strongly supports or advocates Darwin's theory of evolution.
- Darwinians often debate creationists in public forums.
- The lecture was given by a well-known Darwinian from Oxford.
- As a Darwinian, she believes all life shares a common ancestor.
adjective
- Relating to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
- The debate about Darwinian evolution continues in some schools.
- Many modern biologists build on Darwinian principles.
- The Darwinian theory explains how species adapt over time.
- Describing a competitive situation where only the strongest or most fit survive or succeed.
- In a Darwinian job market, skills and adaptability are crucial.
- The startup world can be Darwinian, with many companies failing quickly.
- The reality show had a Darwinian format where contestants eliminated each other.
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