English Explanatory Dictionary

Malthusian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or relating to Thomas Malthus (1766–1834) or his views on human population and world resources.
noun
  1. A supporter of the ideas of Thomas Malthus.

Pronunciation

/mælˈθjuːzɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Malthusian.wav

Word forms

Malthusian more Malthusian most Malthusian Malthusians

Etymology

From Malthus + -ian.

Derived words

Malthusian catastrophe Malthusian check Malthusian crisis Malthusian crunch Malthusianism Malthusian spectre Malthusian trap neo-Malthusian
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