Avarice: meaning, definitions and examples
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avarice
[ ˈævərɪs ]
in finance
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain. It is characterized by a strong desire to accumulate money and possessions, often at the expense of others.
Synonyms
covetousness, greed, rapacity.
Examples of usage
- Avarice is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christianity.
- His avarice led him to exploit his employees for personal gain.
- The company's downfall was ultimately caused by the CEO's avarice.
Translations
Translations of the word "avarice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avareza
🇮🇳 लालच
🇩🇪 Habgier
🇮🇩 ketamakan
🇺🇦 жадібність
🇵🇱 chciwość
🇯🇵 貪欲 (どんよく)
🇫🇷 avidité
🇪🇸 avaricia
🇹🇷 açgözlülük
🇰🇷 탐욕 (tam-yok)
🇸🇦 الطمع (al-tama')
🇨🇿 chamtivost
🇸🇰 chamtivosť
🇨🇳 贪婪 (tān lán)
🇸🇮 pohlepa
🇮🇸 græðgi
🇰🇿 ашкөздік
🇬🇪 სიხარბე
🇦🇿 acgözlülük
🇲🇽 avaricia
Etymology
The word 'avarice' originated from the Latin word 'avaritia', meaning greed. It has been used in English since the late 13th century to describe the excessive desire for wealth or possessions. Throughout history, avarice has been a common theme in literature, philosophy, and religious teachings, often associated with negative consequences and moral lessons.
See also: avaricious.