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Mal·thu·si·an
 Malthusian
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- pronunciation:
- mael
thu
zi
 n
[or]
mael
thu
zhn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to the theory of Malthus that population increases faster than the food supply, with disastrous results, unless the population is decreased by natural calamities or sexual restraint.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an adherent of the theories of Malthus.
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| derivation: |
Malthusianism (n.) |
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