Benthamism

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noun (1)

Ben·​tham·​ism ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmi-zəm 

: the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham and his followers

Benthamite

ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt 

noun or adjective

Benthamite

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noun (2)

Ben·​tham·​ite ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt 

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plural -s

: one that adheres to Benthamism

Benthamite

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adjective

Ben·​tham·​ite ˈben(t)-thə-ˌmīt 

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: 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 (2)

J. Bentham + English -ite

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1820, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1826, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

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