Evolutionist
noun
A person who believes in or supports the principle of evolution.
As an evolutionist, she rejects the idea of young earth creationism.
Often appears as...
- convinced evolutionist
- committed evolutionist
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Academic
adjective
Relating to or denoting the theory of evolution or its proponents.
The evolutionist debate has been ongoing for centuries.
Often appears as...
- evolutionist theories
- evolutionist viewpoint
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Academic
noun
A person who believes in or supports the principle of evolution.
As an evolutionist, she rejects the idea of young earth creationism.
Often appears as...
- convinced evolutionist
- committed evolutionist
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to or denoting the theory of evolution or its proponents.
The evolutionist debate has been ongoing for centuries.
Often appears as...
- evolutionist theories
- evolutionist viewpoint
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Nuance
Usually used in scientific or academic discussions, often about biology or anthropology.
The evolutionist perspective was prevalent at the biology conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Belief System
Evolutionist often refers to someone's acceptance of evolution, which may contrast with certain religious views.
As an evolutionist, he often debates with creationists.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Darwin
While connected to Darwin, 'evolutionist' can refer to anyone who supports evolution theory, even modern scientists.
She's an evolutionist working on new evidence of natural selection.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Nuance
Usually used in scientific or academic discussions, often about biology or anthropology.
The evolutionist perspective was prevalent at the biology conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Belief System
Evolutionist often refers to someone's acceptance of evolution, which may contrast with certain religious views.
As an evolutionist, he often debates with creationists.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Darwin
While connected to Darwin, 'evolutionist' can refer to anyone who supports evolution theory, even modern scientists.
She's an evolutionist working on new evidence of natural selection.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Nuance
Usually used in scientific or academic discussions, often about biology or anthropology.
The evolutionist perspective was prevalent at the biology conference.
Pro Tip 2/3Belief System
Evolutionist often refers to someone's acceptance of evolution, which may contrast with certain religious views.
As an evolutionist, he often debates with creationists.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Darwin
While connected to Darwin, 'evolutionist' can refer to anyone who supports evolution theory, even modern scientists.
She's an evolutionist working on new evidence of natural selection.
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My year of living...
So, you know, I met with creationists. I went to the creationists' museum. And these are the ultimate literalists. And it was fascinating, because they were not stupid people at all. I would wager that their IQ is exactly the same as the average evolutionist.
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My year of living...
So, you know, I met with creationists. I went to the creationists' museum. And these are the ultimate literalists. And it was fascinating, because they were not stupid people at all. I would wager that their IQ is exactly the same as the average evolutionist.
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John Burroughs
American Author
If one gains an interest in the history of the earth, he is quite sure to gain an interest in the history of the life on the earth. If the former illustrates the theory of development, so must the latter. The geologist is pretty sure to be an evolutionist.
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John Burroughs
American Author
I am sure I was an evolutionist in the abstract, or by the quality and complexion of my mind, before I read Darwin, but to become an evolutionist in the concrete, and accept the doctrine of the animal origin of man, has not for me been an easy matter.
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Walter Lang
American Director
A creationist can embarrass an evolutionist by asking for a definition of species.
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John Burroughs
American Author
If one gains an interest in the history of the earth, he is quite sure to gain an interest in the history of the life on the earth. If the former illustrates the theory of development, so must the latter. The geologist is pretty sure to be an evolutionist.
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John Burroughs
American Author
I am sure I was an evolutionist in the abstract, or by the quality and complexion of my mind, before I read Darwin, but to become an evolutionist in the concrete, and accept the doctrine of the animal origin of man, has not for me been an easy matter.
Quote examples
Walter Lang
American Director
A creationist can embarrass an evolutionist by asking for a definition of species.
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