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polygenism
(poly|gen¦ism)
Pronunciation:
/pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪz(ə)m/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the doctrine of polygeny:
the problem of polygenism and the dogma of original sin
Derivatives
polygenist
noun
&
adjective
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