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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mal-thoo-zhuh n, -zee-uh n]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mælˈθu ʒən, -zi ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mal-thoo-zhuh n, -zee-uh n]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mælˈθu ʒən, -zi ən/
Definitions of non-malthusian word
- adjective non-malthusian of or relating to the theories of T. R. Malthus, which state that population tends to increase faster, at a geometrical ratio, than the means of subsistence, which increases at an arithmetical ratio, and that this will result in an inadequate supply of the goods supporting life unless war, famine, or disease reduces the population or the increase of population is checked. 1
- noun non-malthusian a follower of Malthus. 1
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Origin of non-malthusian
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; Malthus + -ian
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Parts of speech for Non-malthusian
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non-malthusian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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