"biologism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: biologisms [plural]
Etymology: From biology + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|biology|ism}} biology + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} biologism (usually uncountable, plural biologisms)
  1. The use or emphasis of biological principles or methods in explaining human, especially social, behavior. Tags: uncountable, usually Derived forms: neurobiologism Related terms: biological determinism Translations (Translations): biologizm [masculine] (Polish)

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