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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Word of the Day

12 May 2024

RECALL

(verb) summon to return; “The ambassador was recalled to his country”; “The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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