degenerationist (plural degenerationists)
(biology, historical) One who believes in the theory of degenerationism.
The degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.
Source: Wiktionary
De*gen`er*a"tion*ist, n. (Biol.)
Definition: A believer in the theory of degeneration, or hereditary degradation of type; as, the degenerationists hold that savagery is the result of degeneration from a superior state.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
