Definition of utilitarian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an advocate or adherent of utilitarianism
utilitarian
adjectiveDefinition of utilitarian (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2
: marked by utilitarian views or practices
3a
: of, relating to, or aiming at utility
b
: exhibiting or preferring mere utility
spare utilitarian furnishings
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The first known use of utilitarian was circa 1780
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