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FUTILITARIAN

\fjˌuːtɪlɪtˈe͡əɹi͡ən], \fjˌuːtɪlɪtˈe‍əɹi‍ən], \f_j_ˌuː_t_ɪ_l_ɪ_t_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n]\

Definitions of FUTILITARIAN

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A person given to useless or worthless pursuits. Southey.
Devoted to worthless or useless pursuits, aims, or the like. The utilitarian philanthropist (Bentham) or the futilitarian misanthropist (Carlye)."-Fitzedward Hall.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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