Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Francis Galton, a British statistician and cousin of Charles Darwin, especially in reference to his theories on eugenics.

“The geneticist was heavily influenced by Galtonian ideas on selective breeding.”

2. noun

a person who practices or advocates Galtonian ideas, such as eugenics or the selective breeding of humans.

“The Galtonian movement sparked controversy in the early 20th century.”