HyperDic: malthusian

English > 2 senses of the word Malthusian:
ADJECTIVEpertMalthusianof or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism
NOUNperson Malthusiana believer in Malthusian theory
English > Malthusian: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism.
Spanishmalthusiano, maltusiano
NounsMalthusan English economist who argued that increases / increases in population would outgrow increases / increases in the means of subsistence (1766-1834)
Malthusiana believer in Malthusian theory
MalthusianismMalthus' theory that population increase / increase / increase would outpace increases / increases / increases in the means of subsistence
English > Malthusian: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA believer in Malthusian theory.
Broaderbeliever, trusterA supporter who accepts something as true
Spanishmalthusiano, maltusiano
Catalanmaltusià
AdjectivesMalthusianof or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism

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