malthusian
/mælˈθuːʒən/
adjective
- Relating to the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially the idea that population growth tends to outpace the growth of food supply, leading to famine, disease, and other crises.
- Many critics argue that modern technology has disproven the Malthusian prediction of inevitable food shortages.
- The economist presented a Malthusian argument that unchecked population growth would eventually exhaust global resources.
- The documentary explored Malthusian concerns about overpopulation and environmental collapse.
noun
- A person who supports or follows the theories of Thomas Malthus, especially regarding population control.
- As a committed Malthusian, she advocated for policies that limit population growth to prevent resource depletion.
- The debate between Malthusians and their critics continues in discussions about climate change.
- He was known as a Malthusian who believed that without careful planning, humanity would face disaster.