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Malthusian

/mælˈθjuːzɪən/ · adj

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree English Malthus Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Malthusian From Malthus + -ian.

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