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noun English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
originAn occupational surname from Middle English Spenser, Spencer, Spensier, from the common noun spenser (“spencer”), denoting someone who works in a spense (“spence”), or as a butler or steward.
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