ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Degenerationist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Degenerationist is a noun meaning (biology, historical) One who believes in the theory of degenerationism.

Meaning

(biology, historical) One who believes in the theory of degenerationism.

Example Sentences

The degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deteriorationist, antidevolutionist, deteriorist, anti-devolutionist, mutationist, declensionist.

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