materialism Meaning & Definition
What Does Materialism Mean?
As a noun, materialism means Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns. It is also used to mean The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.
Materialism at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | philistinism and physicalism |
| Plural | materialisms |
Materialism Definition (Noun)
- Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
- The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.
- Synonym of matter, material substances in the aggregate.
Synonyms of Materialism
Materialism synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Materialism
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Materialism in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
materialism (countable and uncountable, plural materialisms)
Words That Rhyme With Materialism
Origin of Materialism
Borrowed from French matérialisme. By surface analysis, material + -ism. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced? Particularly: “the French entry says that the French word is modelled after English's”)
Materialism Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of materialism is //məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Materialism
What part of speech is materialism?
Materialism is a noun.
What is another word for materialism?
Words with a similar meaning to materialism include philistinism and physicalism. See the full list of materialism synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of materialism?
The plural of materialism is materialisms.