vicariant

/ vɪˈkɛərɪənt, vaɪ- /

noun

1. any of several closely related species, races, etc, each of which exists in a separate geographical area: assumed to have originated from a single population that became dispersed by geological events

Derived Forms

• viˈcariance, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vicariant¹

C20: from Latin vicārius (see vicar ) + -ant