eugenic

Meanings

• noun

  A belief or policy that the quality of a population could be improved through selective breeding or the promotion of physical or mental abilities.

  - "The eugenics movement gained popularity in the early 20th century."
  - "Certain eugenic policies were implemented during the Nazi regime."

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Variants

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eugenic , eugenically

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word eugenes, meaning 'well-born'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known recorded use of the term 'eugenics' was in 1883 by Sir Francis Galton.

2. The term 'eugenics' was popularized in the United States by Harvard professor Charles Davenport.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euthanasia: Eugenics and euthanasia are related concepts in that they both involve the deliberate manipulation of human life, but eugenics focuses on preventing the birth of individuals deemed 'unfit' while euthanasia focuses on ending the lives of those deemed 'undesirable'.

2. Genetic engineering: Eugenics and genetic engineering share the goal of improving the genetic makeup of a population, but genetic engineering is a more precise and targeted approach that allows for the manipulation of specific genes.

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Culture

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The concept of eugenics has been a topic of controversy and ethical debate due to its association with forced sterilization and racial purity. It has been explored in various forms of literature, including Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake.

How to Memorize "eugenic"

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   - Visualize a population being selectively bred to improve their genetic qualities.

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   - Associate the term 'eugenics' with 'selective breeding' and 'improving the genetic makeup of a population'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Eugenics: Improving the human gene pool' to remember the meaning of the term.

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