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hereditarian

he red i tar i an |həˌrediˈte (ə )rēən həˌrɛdɪˈtɛriən | adjective of or relating to the theory that heredity is the primary influence on human behavior, intelligence, or other characteristics. noun an advocate of such a view. DERIVATIVES he red i tar i an ism |-əˌnizəm |noun

 

Oxford Dictionary

hereditarian

hereditarian |hɪˌrɛdɪˈtɛːrɪən | adjective relating to the theory that heredity is the primary influence on human behaviour, intelligence, or other characteristics. noun an advocate of a hereditarian view. DERIVATIVES hereditarianism noun