Galtonism

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noun

The eugenics scheme advocated by Francis Galton (1822–1911).

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Meanings

nounGaltonism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe eugenics scheme advocated by Francis Galton (1822–1911).

Origin

From Galton + -ism.

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APA

Galtonism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Galtonism

MLA

“Galtonism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Galtonism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Galtonism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Galtonism.

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