Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

darwinian

Adjective

/ˌdɑːrˈwɪniən/

Definition

Relating to the theories of Charles Darwin, especially regarding the process of natural selection and the evolution of species.

Examples

The darwinian theory explains how complex species have evolved over millions of years.
His darwinian perspective on competition highlighted the survival of the fittest in the business world.

Meaning

The term ‘darwinian’ refers to principles or ideas that derive from Darwin’s work on evolution, particularly the concept that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection, where the fittest individuals survive and reproduce.