Definition of "Malthusian" adjective comparative more Malthusian , superlative most Malthusian
Of , or relating to Thomas Malthus (1766–1834) or his views on human population and world resources . quotations examples
Quotations For first , this college life , opening to scholarships , and ending , perchance , as you political economists would desire , in Malthusian fellowships ,—premiums for celibacy ,— consider what manner of thing it is !
1849, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, The Caxtons
A supporter of the ideas of Thomas Malthus . quotations examples
Quotations As Tess grew older , and began to see how matters stood , she felt quite a Malthusian towards her mother for thoughtlessly giving her so many little sisters and brothers , when it was such a trouble to nurse and provide for them .
1891, Thomas Hardy, chapter V, in Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to III), London: James R[ipley] Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., […]