"supernatural selection" meaning in All languages combined

See supernatural selection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (religion) A process by which heritable traits are given or planned by a higher power, as distinguished from natural selection. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Religion
    Sense id: en-supernatural_selection-en-noun-vP~DKsnP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion

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