Dar·win·ian /dɑɚˈwɪnijən/ adjective
1 : of or relating to Charles Darwin or to the ideas and theories of Charles Darwin
▪ a Darwinian theory/principle ▪ a Darwinian approach to evolution 2 : of or relating to a situation in which only people, businesses, etc., with the strongest skills or abilities are successful
▪ The competition among manufacturers is very Darwinian. ▪ the Darwinian world of professional sports
▪ a Darwinian theory/principle ▪ a Darwinian approach to evolution
▪ The competition among manufacturers is very Darwinian. ▪ the Darwinian world of professional sports
— Darwinian noun, plural Darwinians [count]
▪ The scientist considers himself a Darwinian. [=a person who agrees with the ideas of Charles Darwin]
▪ The scientist considers himself a Darwinian. [=a person who agrees with the ideas of Charles Darwin]
