evolutionism

Definition of Evolutionism in English :

(biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Evolutionism

noun

1.

a person who believes in a theory of evolution, esp Darwin's theory of the evolution of plant and animal species

adjective

2.

of or relating to a theory of evolution

noun

1.

a person who accepts the principles of biological evolution

2.

a person who believes in the possibility of political and social progress by gradual, peaceful steps

adjective

3.

of the theory of evolution

4.

of evolutionists

n.

1. A theory of biological evolution, especially that formulated by Charles Darwin.

2. Advocacy of or belief in biological evolution.