Benthamian

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adjective

Of or relating to Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832), British philosopher, jurist, and social reformer, regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.

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Meanings

adjectiveBenthamian (comparative more Benthamian, superlative most Benthamian)

comparative more Benthamian · superlative most Benthamian

  1. Of or relating to Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832), British philosopher, jurist, and social reformer, regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.

Origin

From Bentham + -ian.

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APA

Benthamian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Benthamian

MLA

“Benthamian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Benthamian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Benthamian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Benthamian.

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