biologism

[ bahy-ol-uh-jiz-uh m ]
/ baɪˈɒl əˌdʒɪz əm /

noun

the use or emphasis of biological principles or methods in explaining human, especially social, behavior.

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Origin of biologism

First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) + -ism

Words nearby biologism

biological shield, biological value, biological vector, biological warfare, biologics, biologism, biologist, biology, bioluminescence, biolysis, biolytic
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