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    utilitarian
    /jʊˌtɪlɪˈtɛːrɪən/

    adjective

    • 1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive: "a utilitarian building"
    • 2. relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism: "a utilitarian theorist"

    noun

    • 1. an adherent of utilitarianism.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUTILITARIAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Utilitarian is an adjective that means designed to be useful rather than decorative. It is also related to a philosophical theory that aims to maximize happiness and minimize suffering. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › utilitarianUtilitarian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and adjective forms of utilitarian, a word that relates to or advocates utilitarianism, a philosophy that values utility and happiness. See examples of utilitarian in sentences and word history.

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › utilitarianism-philosophyUtilitarianism | Definition, Philosophy, Examples, Ethics,...

    Utilitarianism is a normative ethical theory that evaluates actions by their consequences for happiness or pleasure. It was developed by Bentham and Mill and has been criticized and modified by Sidgwick and others.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › utilitarianismUtilitarianism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Utilitarianism is a doctrine that the useful is the good and that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain or the greatest happiness of the greatest number. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related entries of utilitarianism from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UtilitarianismUtilitarianism - Wikipedia

    v. t. e. In ethical philosophy, utilitarianism is a family of normative ethical theories that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals. [1] [2] In other words, utilitarian ideas encourage actions that ensure the greatest good for the greatest number.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUTILITARIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Utilitarian is an adjective that means based on the idea of doing the most good for the most people, or designed for use rather than beauty. It can also be a noun for a person who believes in utilitarianism. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUTILITARIANISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Utilitarianism is a system of thought that judges actions or decisions by their consequences for the most people. Learn more about its philosophy, ethics, and criticisms with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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