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1utilitarian
noun util·i·tar·i·an \(ˌ)yü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ən\
Definition of UTILITARIAN
: an advocate or adherent of utilitarianism
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First Known Use of UTILITARIAN
circa 1780
2utilitarian
adjective
: made to be useful rather than to be decorative or comfortable
philosophy : of or relating to utilitarianism
Full Definition of UTILITARIAN
1
: of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2
: marked by utilitarian views or practices
3
a : of, relating to, or aiming at utility b : exhibiting or preferring mere utility <spare utilitarian furnishings>
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First Known Use of UTILITARIAN
1802
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