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Malthusian of or relating to the theory of the English economist Thomas Robert Malthus (1766--1834) stating that increases in population tend to exceed increases in the means of subsistence and that therefore sexual restraint should be exercised How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Malthusian idea was Herod of Judea, though all the famous soldiers As Tess grew older, and began to see how matters stood, she felt quite a Malthusian towards her mother for thoughtlessly giving her so many little sisters and brothers, when it was such a trouble to nurse and provide for them. |
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