noun
evolutionism
Refers to the theory or doctrine of biological evolution, often in historical or philosophical contexts.
19世紀に進化主義が広く受け入れられるようになった。
In the 19th century, evolutionism came to be widely accepted.
進化論 is the more common term for 'theory of evolution', while 進化主義 emphasizes the ideological or doctrinal aspect of evolutionism.
Compound of 進化 (evolution) and 主義 (doctrine, -ism).