eugenicist

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English

Etymology

From eugenic +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪst/

Noun

eugenicist (plural eugenicists)

  1. A believer in, advocate of, or specialist regarding the principles of eugenics.
    Synonym: eugenist
    • 1936, Lancelot Hogben, Mathematics for the Million:
      I like Scandinavians, skiing, swimming and socialists who realize it is our business to promote social progress by peaceful methods. I dislike football, economists, eugenicists, Fascists, Stalinists, and Scottish conservatives.

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