Mammon: meaning, definitions and examples

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mammon

 

[ หˆmรฆmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wealth, greed

Mammon is often used to refer to wealth or material riches, especially when one places an excessive value on them. In a broader sense, it symbolizes greed and the pursuit of money at the expense of spiritual or moral values.

Synonyms

materialism, riches, wealth

Examples of usage

  • He worshiped Mammon above all else.
  • The pursuit of Mammon can lead to moral decay.
  • In today's society, Mammon seems to reign supreme.

Translations

Translations of the word "mammon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mammon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mammon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mamรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง˜๋ชฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŽู…ููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mammon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mammon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž›้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mammon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mamon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mamรณn

Etymology

The term 'Mammon' originates from the Aramaic word 'mฤmmรดnฤ', which means 'wealth' or 'money'. It is often personified as a deity or a false god that represents greed and the corrupting influence of material wealth. The phrase 'You cannot serve God and Mammon' is found in the New Testament of the Bible (Matthew 6:24), emphasizing the moral conflict between spiritual devotion and the pursuit of wealth. Over time, Mammon has been used in literature and discussions to critique the excessive desire for wealth and its impact on human character and society. From medieval times, the depiction of Mammon has evolved into a symbol for capitalist excess, appearing in various cultural and artistic references, suggesting that the pursuit of material wealth often leads to spiritual emptiness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,944 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.