Definition

A person who supports the idea that species change over time through natural selection and other processes.

Example

The evolutionist presented evidence to support his theories about the development of species.

Conversation

Did you know that my uncle is an evolutionist?

Really? That's interesting! What does he do?

He teaches biology and loves discussing evolution theories.

That sounds like a fascinating job; I bet he has some great stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evolutionist → It is formed from "evolutio" (from Latin, meaning unrolling or unfolding) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An evolutionist is someone who studies or advocates for the theory of evolution, which describes the unfolding of life forms over time.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'evolution' as something that 'unfolds' over time, and the '-ist' means a person who studies or believes in that process.

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