Spencerism

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noun

A hypothesis of social Darwinism, propounded by Herbert Spencer (1820–1903).

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Meanings

nounSpencerism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA hypothesis of social Darwinism, propounded by Herbert Spencer (1820–1903).

Origin

From Spencer + -ism.

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

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

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