eugenism

noun

eu·​gen·​ism

yüˈjeˌnizəm,

yüˈjēˌ-,

ˈyüjəˌ-

plural -s

: the combination of influences best suited to improve the hereditary qualities of a race or breed, especially the human race

Word History

Etymology

Greek eugenēs + English -ism

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