Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evolutionist
noun
/ˌɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/
Definition
A person who supports or studies the theory of evolution.
Examples
- As an evolutionist, she passionately defends the principles of Darwin’s theory.
- The evolutionist presented compelling evidence for natural selection in the species he studied.
- Many students of biology aspire to become evolutionists and contribute to our understanding of life’s history.
Meaning
An evolutionist believes in the processes of evolution and natural selection that explain how species change over time.
Synonyms
- Darwinian
- Biologist
- Naturalist
