Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polygenism
Noun
/ˌpɒl.ɪˈdʒɛn.ɪ.zəm/
Definition
The theory that different races of humankind have different origins.
Examples
- The debate over polygenism has influenced various fields, including anthropology and genetics.
- Many scholars have criticized polygenism for its implications regarding human diversity.
Meaning
Polygenism posits that humans have originated from multiple ancestral sources, rather than a single origin as suggested by monogenism.
Synonyms
- Multi-origin theory
- Multiple descent theory
