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creationism

/kriːˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does creationism mean?

noun

The belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as opposed to the scientific theory of evolution through natural selection.

Example

"The debate between creationism and evolution has been ongoing for centuries, with each side presenting its own arguments and evidence."

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