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Materialism

noun

/məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Meaning

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual or moral values.

The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.

The novel criticizes society's growing materialism.

crass materialism

consumerism, greed, acquisitiveness, commercialism, possessiveness, worldliness

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consumerism, greed, acquisitiveness, commercialism

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consumerism, greed, possessiveness, worldliness

spiritualism, idealism, asceticism, minimalism

Entry 1

spiritualism, idealism, asceticism, minimalism

Entry 2

spiritualism, asceticism

rampant materialism, consumer materialism, cultural materialism, fight materialism, extreme materialism, rise of materialism, materialism in society

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rampant materialism, consumer materialism, cultural materialism, fight materialism

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extreme materialism, rise of materialism, materialism in society

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

a title at the head of a page or section of a book; the direction or course being followed

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.