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