mammonite

Meanings

• noun

  A large, heavy, rounded mass or lump of money, especially one that is illegally or immorally gained.

  - "He amassed a mammonite fortune through shady business deals."
  - "The mammonite love of money led him to neglect his family."
  - "The mammonite was too heavy for the thief to carry."

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Variants

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mammonist , mammonists

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Etymology

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Mammonite is derived from the name of Mammon, the god of wealth in ancient Assyrian and Babylonian religions.

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Trivia

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1. The word mammonite first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. Mammonite is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'mammon', which refers to the material wealth that is worshiped as a false god.

3. The Bible warns against the love of mammonite, stating that 'you cannot serve both God and mammon' (Matthew 6:24).

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Related Concepts

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1. greed: Mammonite is closely related to the concept of greed, as it represents an excessive desire for material wealth.

2. materialism: Mammonite is also related to the concept of materialism, which is the belief that material possessions are more important than spiritual or intellectual values.

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Culture

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In literature, mammonite is often used as a symbol of greed and material wealth. In art, it can be depicted as a large, golden idol or a pile of gold coins. In music, it can be used as a metaphor for wealth and success.

How to Memorize "mammonite"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize mammonite, visualize a large, heavy lump or idol made of gold coins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word mammonite with the concept of excessive wealth and material possessions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Money Makes Me Miserable' to remember the meaning of mammonite.

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