MATERIALISM


Meaning of MATERIALISM in English

/ məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm; NAmE -ˈtɪr-/ noun [ U ]

1.

(usually disapproving ) the belief that money, possessions and physical comforts are more important than spiritual values

2.

( philosophy ) the belief that only material things exist

—compare idealism

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