MALTHUSIAN


Meaning of MALTHUSIAN in English

I. malˈth(y)üzhən, ÷mȯl-, -zēən noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Thomas R. Malthus died 1834 English economist + English -an, n. suffix

: a supporter of Malthus or Malthusianism

II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Thomas R. Malthus died 1834 + English -an, adjective suffix

: of or relating to Malthus or Malthusianism

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