"ultra-Darwinism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ultra- + Darwinism. Coined by Stephen Jay Gould. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|Darwinism}} ultra- + Darwinism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ultra-Darwinism (uncountable)
  1. A belief system based heavily on Darwinism and evolutionism. Believers in it see Charles Darwin's work as vital, even all-encompassing, and usually see atheism as an implication of evolution. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ultraDarwinism, ultra-darwinism, ultradarwinism

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