English

Etymology
Comes from Greek meaning "good breeding". Coined in 1883 by an English scientist, Francis Galton, who was cousin of Charles Darwin.

Noun
eugenics
wikipedia
#The science of improving stock, whether human or animal.
#A social philosophy which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding.

Translations

Hebrew: :he:����נ�ק�|����נ�ק�

Category:Greek derivations

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