Benthamite

1 of 2

noun

Ben·​tham·​ite ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt 

-tə-

plural -s

: one that adheres to Benthamism

Benthamite

2 of 2

adjective

Ben·​tham·​ite ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt 

-tə-

: of or relating to Benthamism

… the Benthamite objective of the greatest happiness of the greatest number.

—Piers Paul Read, Spectator, 4 Mar. 2006

Word History

Etymology

Noun

J. Bentham + English -ite

First Known Use

Noun

1826, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Benthamite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite