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malthusian

/mælˈθjuː.zi.ən/

Traduction: Relatif aux théories de Thomas Malthus, en particulier celles concernant la limitation de la croissance démographique par les ressources., Personne qui adhère à la théorie de Malthus sur la croissance de la population et ses rapports avec les ressources, ou qui soutient les principes du malthusianisme.

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adjective

/mælˈθjuː.zi.ən/C2formalpolitical
  • frRelatif aux théories de Thomas Malthus, en particulier celles concernant la limitation de la croissance démographique par les ressources.

Relating to the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially concerning population growth being limited by resources.

  1. Related to Thomas MalthusC1formal

    Relating to the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially concerning population growth and its relationship to resources.

    frmalthusien

    • The Malthusian theory suggests that population growth will outpace food production.
    • Many economists debate the validity of Malthusian predictions.
    • His research takes a Malthusian perspective on resource scarcity.
Formes
  • more malthusian comparative form
  • most malthusian superlative form

noun

/mælˈθjuː.zi.ən/C2formalscientific
  • frPersonne qui adhère à la théorie de Malthus sur la croissance de la population et ses rapports avec les ressources, ou qui soutient les principes du malthusianisme.

A noun referring to a person who believes in the theory of population growth and its relationship to resources, as proposed by Thomas Malthus.

nom propre

  1. Follower of Malthusian theoryC1formal

    A person who supports the economic and demographic theory of Thomas Malthus, which argues that population growth tends to outpace food supply, leading to inevitable famine, disease, and poverty.

    frMalthusien (adepte du malthusianisme)

    • The Malthusian warned that unchecked population growth would lead to resource scarcity.
    • Many early economists were Malthusians who feared overpopulation.
    • The debate between Malthusians and their critics continues in modern environmental discussions.
Formes
  • malthusians plural form
  • malthusians' possessive plural form
  • malthusian's possessive singular form