utilitarian

Utilitarian means relating to practical purposes, or relating to the idea that usefulness is more important than beauty. (adjective)

An example of a utilitarian decision is to purchase a car that gets good fuel mileage instead of a bigger, more comfortable car.

A utilitarian is someone who supports the belief that actions should be chosen based on what will cause the most pleasure for the most people. (noun)

An example of utilitarian is a person who will give up personal needs for the majority's.

See utilitarian in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

noun

a person who believes in utilitarianism

See utilitarian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(yo͞o-tĭlˌĭ-târˈē-ən)

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.

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