noun
- a person who believes in or advocates for selectionism, especially in evolutionary biology
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- The selectionist argued that natural selection was the primary driver of evolutionary change.
- As a strict selectionist, she rejected theories that emphasized genetic drift.
- The debate between selectionists and neutralists continues in evolutionary biology.
- Many selectionists focus on adaptive explanations for biological traits.
- The selectionist perspective emphasizes the role of environmental pressures in evolution.