Definition of utilitarian

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u·til·i·tar·i·an

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n) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Of, relating to, or in the interests of utility: utilitarian considerations in industrial design.
Exhibiting or stressing utility over other values; practical: plain, utilitarian kitchenware.
Of, characterized by, or advocating utilitarianism.

NOUN:

One who advocates or practices utilitarianism.

ETYMOLOGY:
utilit(y) + -arian

Thesaurus: synonyms for utilitarian

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