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Darwinism

[/ˈdɑːr.wɪ.nɪ.zəm/]
nounmasculine
Darwinismo
1. The theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin, explaining how species adapt and change over time through survival of the fittest
Darwinism revolutionized our understanding of biological diversity and the origin of species.
O darwinismo revolucionou nossa compreensão da diversidade biológica e da origem das espécies.
2. The application of evolutionary principles to social, economic, or political systems
Social Darwinism was used to justify inequality in 19th century societies.
O darwinismo social foi usado para justificar a desigualdade nas sociedades do século XIX.
Synonyms
evolutionary theorynatural selectiontheory of evolution
Antonyms
creationismintelligent design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
darwinismo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
darwinismo
No regional variation
Portugal
darwinismo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

survival of the fittest
natural selection
adapt or perish
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