1
: made to be useful rather than to be decorative or comfortable
utilitarian furniture/objects
2
philosophy
: of or relating to utilitarianism
a utilitarian argument/view
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“Utilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/utilitarian. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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