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hereditarian
(her¦edi|tarian)
Pronunciation:
/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
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