Materialist: meaning, definitions and examples
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materialist
[ mษหtษชษriษlษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น materialista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคคเคฟเคเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Materialist
๐ฎ๐ฉ materialis
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะตััะฐะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ materialista
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใขใชในใ
๐ซ๐ท matรฉrialiste
๐ช๐ธ materialista
๐น๐ท materyalist
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ์ง์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ materialista
๐ธ๐ฐ materialista
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏ็ฉไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ materialist
๐ฎ๐ธ efnisfrรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะตัะธะฐะปะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแแขแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ materialist
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 18321 inadvertent
- 18322 paraphernalia
- 18323 erudition
- 18324 materialist
- 18325 disrupting
- 18326 crafty
- 18327 socialized
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