Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monogenist
noun
ˌmɒn.əʊˈdʒɛn.ɪst
Definition
A person who believes that all human beings have a common origin.
Examples
- The monogenist perspective gained traction during the 19th century among scientists studying human origins.
- She identified as a monogenist, advocating for the theory that all humans descended from a single progenitor.
- Monogenist theories contrast sharply with polygenist views, which suggest multiple origins.
Meaning
Monogenists assert that humanity originated from a single ancestral source rather than multiple independent sources.
Synonyms
- Unity theorist
- Single-origin supporter
