Meaning Of The Word Hereditarian

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hereditarian in American English
a person who accepts the theory that heredity is of overriding importance in determining individual characteristics
adjective: characteristic of or based on such belief
noun: a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups, including moral and intellectual attributes, are predominantly determined by genetic factors (opposed to environmentalist)

hereditarian in British English
adjective: of or relating to the doctrine of hereditarianism
noun: a person who believes in the doctrine of hereditarianism

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