Definition of utilitarian Utilitarian

/jutɪˌlʌtɛˈɹiʌn/ - [yutilutereeun] - u•til•i•tar•i•an

We found 10 definitions of utilitarian from 4 different sources.

What does utilitarian mean?

Noun Plural: utilitarians
utilitarian - someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
		moralist a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
Adjective
utilitarian - having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables"
		useful
		functional designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
utilitarian - having utility often to the exclusion of values; "plain utilitarian kitchenware"
		utile, useful being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

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utilitarian (a.)
Of or pertaining to utility; consisting in utility; /iming at utility as distinguished from beauty, ornament, etc.; sometimes, reproachfully, evincing, or characterized by, a regard for utility of a lower kind, or marked by a sordid spirit; as, utilitarian narrowness; a utilitarian indifference to art.
utilitarian (a.)
Of or pertaining to utilitarianism; supporting utilitarianism; as, the utilitarian view of morality; the Utilitarian Society.
utilitarian (n.)
One who holds the doctrine of utilitarianism.