Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eugenicist

noun

/juːˈdʒɛnɪsɪst/

Definition

A eugenicist is someone who advocates for or supports eugenics, the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the human race by selective breeding or other forms of genetic manipulation.

Examples

Many eugenicists in the early 20th century promoted policies that violated basic human rights.
The eugenicist ideas were largely discredited due to their association with racial discrimination and social injustice.

Meaning

The term often carries historical connotations, particularly relating to past movements that sought to control reproduction and enhance certain genetic traits, sometimes leading to unethical practices.