Definitions

1. proper noun

A 19th-century English economist, demographer, and statistician, especially known for his work on population growth and its relation to resources.

“The economist’s theory was heavily influenced by the ideas of Thomas Robert Malthus.”

2. noun

A theory or doctrine based on the ideas of Thomas Robert Malthus, particularly regarding population growth and its relation to resources.

“The concept of a malthusian trap suggests that unchecked population growth will eventually lead to widespread poverty and famine.”