mammonist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who worships or is excessively materialistic and places great importance on wealth and material possessions.

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Variants

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mammonist , mammonists

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Mammon, the god of wealth in ancient Semitic religions.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mammonist' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'mammon' is also used in the Bible to refer to the wealth of any material substance or object that is valued above God.

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Related Concepts

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1. materialism: A philosophical belief focusing on the physical world and material possessions, rather than spiritual or abstract matters.

2. greed: An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

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Culture

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In Christian theology, the term 'mammonist' is often used to describe someone who is overly materialistic and places their trust and faith in wealth rather than in God. The term comes from the biblical parable of the rich young ruler, who was unable to give up his wealth to follow Jesus.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Mammon Is An Obsession Of Money'.

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