eugenics
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Noun — A discredited social philosophy that sought to \"improve\" the human population through selective breeding or by restricting who could reproduce.
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Etymology
Coined in 1883 by Francis Galton from Greek roots meaning roughly \"well-born\" or \"good in stock.\"
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What does “eugenics” mean?
The word “eugenics” means a discredited social philosophy that sought to \"improve\" the human population through selective breeding or by restricting who could reproduce. In plain terms, a now widely condemned movement that tried to control human reproduction to shape the population's genetics.
How do you pronounce “eugenics”?
“Eugenics” is pronounced yoo-JEH-nihks (/juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “eugenics” in a sentence?
Here is “eugenics” used in a sentence: “Eugenics was used to justify some of history's worst human rights abuses.”
What part of speech is “eugenics”?
“Eugenics” is a noun.
Where does the word “eugenics” come from?
The word “eugenics” dates back to around 1883 and comes from Greek. Coined in 1883 by Francis Galton from Greek roots meaning roughly \"well-born\" or \"good in stock.\".