'Malthusian theory' definitions:

Definition of 'Malthusian theory'

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noun
Malthus' theory that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence [syn: Malthusianism, Malthusian theory]

Definition of 'malthusian theory'

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  • malthusian theory \malthusian theory\ n. Malthus' theory that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence; Malthusianism. See Malthusian. [WordNet 1.5] Maltin