pre-Darwinian

1 of 2

adjective

ˈprē+

: of or relating to the period or to the beliefs prevalent before enunciation of the Darwinian theory

pre-Darwinian

2 of 2

noun

"

: a holder of pre-Darwinian beliefs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pre- + darwinian

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!