Darwinian

Variant of Darwin

Darwin definition

Dar·win (där′win)

  1. Darwin, Charles (Robert) 1809-82; Eng. naturalist: originated theory of evolution by natural selection
  2. Darwin, Erasmus 1731-1802; Eng. naturalist, physician, & poet: grandfather of Charles

Related Forms:

  • Darwinian Dar·win′·ian (där win′ē ən) adjective, noun

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