Definition

A person who advocates for or supports the principles of eugenics, which is the study of or belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population.

Example

The eugenist believed that selective breeding could enhance human traits.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new documentary on eugenics?

Yeah, I heard it talks about the role of the eugenist movement in history.

It's crazy how much influence they had back then.

I know, it's a reminder of how important ethical considerations are in science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eugenist → It is formed from "eu-" (from Greek "eu", meaning good or well) and "genes" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "eugenist" refers to someone who advocates for the improvement of the human population through controlled breeding for desirable inherited characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eu-' meaning 'good' and 'genes' meaning 'born of' — this helps you remember that an eugenist is someone who believes in improving the quality of human life through good breeding.

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