eugenicist
English
Etymology
From eugenic + -ist.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪst/
Noun
eugenicist (plural eugenicists)
- A believer in, advocate of, or specialist regarding the principles of eugenics.
- 1936, Lancelot Hogben, Mathematics for the Million
- I like Scandinavians, skiing, swimming and socialists who realize it is our business to promote social progress by peaceful methods. I dislike football, economists, eugenicists, Fascists, Stalinists, and Scottish conservatives.
- 1936, Lancelot Hogben, Mathematics for the Million
Synonyms
- eugenist
Related terms
- eugenics
- pedigree
Translations
an advocate of or specialist in eugenics
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