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Malthusian (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism; "Malthusian theories".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The Malthusian argument that population growth would outstrip food supply was widely accepted in the 19th century.
  • The economist's Malthusian views on population control were met with skepticism by many of her colleagues.
  • The charity's efforts to provide food aid to impoverished countries were criticized as being Malthusian in nature, as they did little to address the underlying causes of poverty.
  • The author's Malthusian predictions of widespread famine and societal collapse in the event of unchecked population growth were widely publicized.
  • The Malthusian concept of the "iron law of population" has been largely discredited by modern economists and demographers.

Related Words

  • Malthusianism (noun)
  • Malthus (noun)
  • Malthusian (noun)
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