atavist

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atavist

noun atavists

A genetic characteristic emerging after an absence from several generations.
A person of atavistic beliefs or habits.

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@misc{atavist_2026,
  title = {atavist},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/atavist},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}