Definitions

1. noun

A system of thought or a philosophical theory, especially one based on the ideas of Herbert Spencer.

“The sociologist’s work was heavily influenced by the principles of spencerism.”

2. noun

A belief in the theory of social Darwinism, which holds that the strong will survive and the weak will perish in the struggle for existence.

“The politician’s spencerism led to the implementation of harsh policies that favored the wealthy over the poor.”