utilitarian


2utilitarian

adj

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>

First Known Use of UTILITARIAN

1802

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