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First Known Use of utilitarian
circa 1780
utilitarian
Definition of utilitarian
1 : of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2 : marked by utilitarian views or practices
3a : of, relating to, or aiming at utilityb : exhibiting or preferring mere utility spare utilitarian furnishings
First Known Use of utilitarian
1802
UTILITARIAN Defined for English Language Learners
utilitarian
Definition of utilitarian for English Language Learners
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: made to be useful rather than to be decorative or comfortable
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philosophy : of or relating to utilitarianism
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