darwinism
/ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/
noun
- The scientific theory that living things evolve over time through natural selection, as proposed by Charles Darwin.
- Darwinism explains how species adapt to their environments over millions of years.
- Many biology classes teach Darwinism as the foundation of modern evolutionary science.
- The discovery of fossils helped support the ideas of Darwinism.
- A belief or system that applies the idea of 'survival of the fittest' to society, business, or other areas.
- Some people use social Darwinism to justify unfair competition in the business world.
- The company's aggressive growth strategy was a form of economic Darwinism.
- Critics argue that social Darwinism ignores the importance of cooperation and compassion.