Definition of Eugenics

a science that tries to improve the human population by controlling which people become parents

Examples of Eugenics in a sentence

When I hear a story of parental neglect, I often feel inclined to agree with the principle of eugenics.  🔊

I wasn’t a proponent of eugenics until I became a teacher.  🔊

The dystopian society in the novel was run by leaders who adopted eugenics.  🔊

The teacher polled the class on their thoughts about eugenics and the role of choosing who should be allowed to parent.  🔊

Even though I don’t believe in eugenics, I wish some people had thought seriously before becoming parents.  🔊

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