(~s)
1.
Utilitarian means based on the idea that the morally correct course of action is the one that produces benefit for the greatest number of people. (TECHNICAL)
It was James Mill who was the best publicist for ~ ideas on government.
ADJ
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A ~ is someone with ~ views.
One of the greatest ~s was Claude Helvetius.
N-COUNT
2.
Utilitarian objects and buildings are designed to be useful rather than attractive.
Bruce’s office is a corner one, ~ and unglamorous.
= functional
ADJ