Definition of Materialism

1. Noun. A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters.

Exact synonyms: Philistinism
Generic synonyms: Desire
Derivative terms: Materialist, Materialistic, Materialistic

2. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality.
Exact synonyms: Physicalism
Specialized synonyms: Dialectical Materialism
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Materialist

Definition of Materialism

1. n. The doctrine of materialists; materialistic views and tenets.

Definition of Materialism

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Medical Definition of Materialism

1. 1. The doctrine of materialists; materialistic views and tenets. "The irregular fears of a future state had been supplanted by the materialism of Epicurus." (Buckminster) 2. The tendency to give undue importance to material interests; devotion to the material nature and its wants. 3. Material substances in the aggregate; matter. [Cf. F. Materialisme] (27 Oct 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Materialism

mateology
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materia
material
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materialism (current term)
materialism (current term)
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materialized
materializer
materializers
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