Vocabulary Entry

malthus

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noun

A reference to Thomas Robert Malthus, an English cleric and scholar known for his theories on population growth and its relationship with resources.

Example Sentences

"Malthus argued that population growth would inevitably outpace food production."

"The Malthusian theory suggests that without checks, populations will grow until they are limited by resources."

"Many economists still debate the relevance of Malthus's ideas in today's society."