Meaning of the word utilitarian in English

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utilitarian

US /juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ən/

UK /juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ən/

designed to be useful rather than decorative:

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Like many factories, it's a very ugly utilitarian building.

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utilitarianism