MALTHUSIAN

Malthusian

(adjective) of or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism; “Malthusian theories”

Malthusian

(noun) a believer in Malthusian theory

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Mal*thu"sian, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the political economist, the Rev. T. R. Malthus, or conforming to his views; as, Malthusian theories.

Note: Malthus held that population tends to increase faster than its means of subsistence can be made to do, and hence that the lower classes must necessarily suffer more or less from lack of food, unless an increase of population be checked by prudential restraint or otherwise.

Mal*thu"sian, n.

Definition: A follower of Malthus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 February 2025

BACK

(adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear; “he moved back”; “tripped when he stepped backward”; “she looked rearward out the window of the car”


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