Materialism
/məˈtɪriəˌlɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
Sentence Examples
You grew up with too much materialism, and now you envy your neighbours.
Historical materialism is a pseudoscience.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The philosopher criticized the extreme ____ that he believed was corrupting modern society.