antievolutionist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who denies or opposes the theory of evolution, especially the biological evolution of species.

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Variants

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anti-evolutionism , anti-evolutionist , anti-evolutionists

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Etymology

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Ante- (opposed to) + evolution (a change in form or evolution of something)

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1. The term 'antievolutionist' first gained widespread use during the Scopes Trial of 1925, when the teaching of evolution was challenged in a Tennessee court.

2. Some antievolutionists argue that the theory of evolution is not testable and therefore should not be considered a scientific theory.

3. The term 'antievolutionist' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'creationist,' but the two terms are not exactly the same. Creationism refers to the belief that a supernatural being created the universe and all life forms, while antievolutionism specifically refers to the opposition to the theory of evolution.

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1. creationism: A belief system that holds that a supernatural being or beings created the universe and all life forms in their present form.

2. intelligent design: A belief that certain features of the natural world are best explained by the existence of an intelligent cause, rather than by natural processes.

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The term 'antievolutionist' has been used in various contexts, particularly in discussions surrounding the teaching of evolution in schools and the debate between science and religion. Some notable antievolutionists include William Jennings Bryan, who famously opposed the teaching of evolution in the Scopes Trial of 1925.

How to Memorize "antievolutionist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a sign that reads 'Anti-Evolution.' Visualize them speaking against the theory of evolution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'antievolutionist' with the image of a person wearing a lab coat and holding a book on creationism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an 'antievolutionist' is 'anti' the 'evolution' of species.

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