Materialist: meaning, definitions and examples

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materialist

 

[ mษ™หˆtษชษ™riษ™lษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy, belief

A materialist is someone who advocates for the belief that material possessions and physical well-being are the most important aspects of life. In philosophy, materialism suggests that only physical matter exists and that all phenomena, including consciousness, can be explained by interactions of matter. Materialists often prioritize tangible outcomes and may dismiss spiritual or abstract concepts as less meaningful.

Synonyms

consumerist, hedonist, pragmatist

Examples of usage

  • She identifies as a materialist, focusing on acquiring wealth.
  • The philosopher presented a materialist view of consciousness.
  • In his writings, he critiques materialist beliefs.
  • Many modern societies exhibit materialist tendencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "materialist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น materialista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเคคเคฟเค•เคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Materialist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ materialis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ั–ะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ materialista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ†ใƒชใ‚ขใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matรฉrialiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ materialista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท materyalist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ์งˆ์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ materialista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ materialista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”ฏ็‰ฉไธปไน‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ materialist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efnisfrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ะธะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ materialist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ materialista

Etymology

The term 'materialist' derives from the word 'material', which comes from the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'pertaining to matter'. The usage of 'materialist' can be traced back to the 19th century, during which time the philosophy of materialism gained prominence as a counterpoint to idealism. It was notably discussed in the context of various philosophical movements, including empiricism and scientific rationalism. The evolution of the term reflects broader societal shifts towards valuing empirical evidence and material wealth over spiritual or philosophical considerations. Throughout the 20th century, the term has also evolved to encompass critiques of consumer culture and the potential moral dilemmas posed by an overemphasis on material wealth.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,324, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.