hereditarian
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he·red·i·tar·i·an·ism
(hə-rĕd′ĭ-târ′ē-ə-nĭz′əm)n.
The doctrine or school that regards heredity as more important than environmental influences in determining intelligence and behavior.
he·red′i·tar′i·an (hə-rĕd′ĭ-târ′ē-ən) adj. & n.
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hereditarian
(hɪˌrɛdɪˈtɛərɪən) ,hereditarianist
orhereditist
n
(Biology) a person who believes in the doctrine of hereditarianism
adj
(Biology) of or relating to the doctrine of hereditarianism
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he•red•i•tar•i•an
(həˌrɛd ɪˈtɛər i ən)n.
1. a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups are predominantly determined by genetic factors.
adj. 2. characteristic of or based on such belief.
[1880–85]
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