Evolutionist
(noun)
A person who believes in or supports the theory of evolution.
Origin:
From evolution + -ist.
Examples:
- Darwin was one of the most influential evolutionists of all time.
- The evolutionist argued that the theory of evolution was supported by overwhelming scientific evidence.
- Many evolutionists believe that humans and apes share a common ancestry.
- The evolutionist criticized the creationist's argument as unscientific.
- The evolutionist presented evidence from genetics, fossils, and comparative anatomy to support the theory of evolution.