neo-malthusian

neo-malthusian — adjective

1. supporting the idea that society should keep birth numbers down, often by encour

1.形容詞C2
釋義

supporting the idea that society should keep birth numbers down, often by encouraging contraception.

例句

Diego joined a neo-Malthusian group that gave free birth-control advice.

neo-Malthusian + group promoting contraception

The mayor rejected a neo-Malthusian plan to limit large families.

neo-Malthusian + policy aimed at smaller families

同義詞
  • antinatalist

    broader and often more philosophical, not always tied to public policy

  • Malthusian

    older and wider term; it does not always point so directly to contraception

反義詞

文法句型

neo-Malthusian policy

neo-Malthusian movement

be neo-Malthusian

用法筆記

Usually describes policies, campaigns, or arguments rather than ordinary personal choices. It often appears when someone presents birth control as a way to ease poverty, hunger, or pressure on resources.

常見錯誤

❌The mayor's traffic plan was neo-Malthusian.
✅The mayor's population plan was neo-Malthusian.
💡The word is about limiting births or population growth, not any strict public policy.