degenerationist en · NOUN
Etymology
From degeneration + -ist.
Meanings
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(historical) One who believes in the theory of degenerationism.
The degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| degenerationists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |