hereditarianism

Meanings

Plural: hereditarianisms

Noun

the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth
The school of thought that heredity is more important than factors such as environment in determining intelligence and behaviour.

Origin / Etymology

From hereditarian + -ism.

Antonyms

environmentalism

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