"antievolution" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From anti- + evolution. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|evolution}} anti- + evolution Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} antievolution (not comparable)
  1. Opposing the teaching or espousal of evolutionary theories, often specifically the Darwinian theory of natural selection Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: anti-evolution Translations (opposing the teaching or espousal of biological evolution): antievolucionista (Portuguese)
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