polygenist


po·lyg·e·nism

P5459050 (pə-lĭj′ə-nĭz′əm)n. The discredited theory that humans of different races are descended from different ancestors. Also called polygeny.
po·lyg′e·nist n.

polygenist

(pəˈlɪdʒəˌnɪst) na person who advocates polygenismadj (Anthropology & Ethnology) anthropol relating to polygenism