evolutionism
/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənɪzəm/
noun
- The belief or theory that living things develop and change over time through natural processes, especially Darwin's theory of evolution.
- The textbook explained the basics of evolutionism in a way that was easy for students to understand.
- Evolutionism is often contrasted with creationism in debates about the origin of species.
- Many scientists support evolutionism as the best explanation for the diversity of life on Earth.
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