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utilitarian
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1util·i·tar·i·an

noun \(ˌ)yü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ən\

Definition of UTILITARIAN

: an advocate or adherent of utilitarianism

First Known Use of UTILITARIAN

circa 1780

Rhymes with UTILITARIAN

abecedarian, Austro-Hungarian, authoritarian, communitarian, disciplinarian, documentarian, egalitarian, humanitarian, majoritarian, nonagenarian, octogenarian, parliamentarian, postmillenarian, premillenarian, predestinarian, sexagenarian, totalitarian, veterinarian

2utilitarian

adjective

Definition of UTILITARIAN

1
: of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2
: marked by utilitarian views or practices
3
a : of, relating to, or aiming at utility
b : exhibiting or preferring mere utility <spare utilitarian furnishings>
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First Known Use of UTILITARIAN

1802

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