Malthusian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Malthusian in British English:
UK [mælˈθjuːziən]
How to pronounce Malthusian in American English:
US [ mælˈθuːʒn]
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- Noun:
- a believer in Malthusian theory
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism
Word Origin
- Malthusian (n.)
- 1812, from the teachings of English economist Thomas R. Malthus (1766-1835), especially with regard to population increase. As an adjective by 1818. Related: Malthusianism.
Example
- 1. This time it was the tractor that averted malthusian disaster .
- 2. Some countries , such as liberia and niger , are growing faster still , doubling in size in less than 20 years-a stunning increase that is causing forecasts of malthusian disaster for countries that cannot feed themselves .
- 3. This is not the first time in modern economic history that the malthusian spectre of global food shortages has stalked the world economy .
- 4. Finally , the right should beware scorning environmental concerns as nothing but a malthusian conspiracy .
- 5. They are due to double in size in less than 20 years-an increase that is causing forecasts of malthusian disaster for countries that cannot feed themselves .