HEREDITARIANISM

hereditarianism

(noun) the philosophical doctrine that heredity is more important than environment in determining intellectual growth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hereditarianism (uncountable)

The school of thought that heredity is more important than factors such as environment in determining intelligence and behaviour.

Source: Wiktionary



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DOUBLETREE

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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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