Darwin
pronunciation
How to pronounce Darwin in British English:
UK [ˈdɑːwɪn]
How to pronounce Darwin in American English:
US [ ˈdɑːrwɪn]
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- Noun:
- English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
- provincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia
Word Origin
- Darwin
- surname attested from 12c., from Old English deorwine, literally "dear friend," probably used as a given name and also the source of the masc. proper name Derwin.
Example
- 1. I don 't think darwin thought this subject through .
- 2. Charles darwin was after the how .
- 3. Evolution wasn 't even darwin 's idea .
- 4. Charles darwin didn 't invent a belief system .
- 5. Darwin took the tiniest step beyond common knowledge .