1. Plural of euthenist; advocates or practitioners of euthenic principles, which focus on improving human well-being through better environmental and social conditions rather than genetic modification.
Usage: historical; technical; often contrasted with eugenics

Examples

• Early 20th-century euthenists believed that education and sanitation could elevate human welfare.
• Euthenists argued that improving living conditions was more ethical than selective breeding programs.
• The euthenists' approach emphasized nurture over nature in human development.