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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

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spiritualism, idealism, asceticism, minimalism

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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

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Cash flow, financial fluidity.

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

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, a...