Herbert Spencer

Definitions of Herbert Spencer
  1. noun
    English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
    synonyms: Spencer
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
    sociologist
    a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society
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