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Where does “evolutionist” come from?

Evolutionist comes from English evolution plus the suffix -ista from Latin, ultimately derived from Latin ex.

evolutionist (English): A proponent or supporter of evolutionism

Definitions

  1. A proponent or supporter of evolutionism

Ancestry of “evolutionist”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishevolution"A change of position."; "An unfolding.";...
2Latinēvolūtiō—
3Latin-tiō—
4Latindissertātiō—
5Latindissertusarranged, disposed; explained
6Latindissereresecond-person singular future passive indicative...
7Latindis-asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;...
8Latincalceusshoe
9Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
10Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble

Words derived from “evolutionist”

  • antievolutionist
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