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1. (adj.) Malthusian
pertaining to the theories of Malthus, which state that population increases faster than the means of subsistence unless war, famine, or disease intervenes or efforts are made to limit population.
2. (n.) Malthusian
a follower of Malthus.
Etymology: (1805–15)
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1. (adj) Malthusian
a believer in Malthusian theory
2. (adj) Malthusian
of or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism
"Malthusian theories"
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1. (adj) Malthusian
of or pertaining to the political economist, the Rev. T. R. Malthus, or conforming to his views; as, Malthusian theories
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