utilitarian

🇺🇸 /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteriən/ 🇬🇧 /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteəriən/
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adjective
R

focused on being useful and practical

The utilitarian backpack is perfect for hiking because it has many pockets for storing gear.

R

supporting the belief that the best action is the one that brings the most good to the most people

The politician's utilitarian approach to policy making focused on the greater good for society.

translation

adj. focused on being useful and practical; supporting the belief that the best action is the one that brings the most good to the most people