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eugenic

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[yoo-jen-ik]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or relating to measures intended to produce a perceived improvement in the characteristics of the human species or a human population, especially through reproductive policy.
having inherited characteristics that are seen as favorable for the purpose of producing or reproducing perceived improvements in the human species or a human population.

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Other Word Forms

eugenically adverb
noneugenic adjective
noneugenical adjective
noneugenically adverb
uneugenic adjective
uneugenical adjective
uneugenically adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of eugenic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from Greek ��ܲ��(ḗs) “wellborn” ( eu-, -gen ) + -ic

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That phrase has been appropriated by contemporary proponents of what used to be called eugenics, or scientific racism.

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�� follows is a surreal adventure complete with harrowing eugenics experiments and lynchings, hair’s-breadth escapes and unlikely alliances.

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Per the outlet, Elez's posts signaled support for a “eugenic immigration policy” and for repealing the Civil Rights Act in recent weeks.

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But there may be an even darker edge to this new affection for disease among Republicans: eugenics.

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She arrived in the German city in 1927, after a days-long journey by ship, and began pursuing her degree under the mentorship of Fischer, a celebrated professor of anthropology and eugenics.

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