materialist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes that physical matter is the only reality and that mental and spiritual phenomena are merely by-products of material processes.

  - "John is a materialist and believes that the universe can be explained solely by physical laws."
  - "The philosophical debate between idealism and materialism has been ongoing for centuries."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with materialist
maternal , condemnational , stationnal

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Variants

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materialism , materialisms , materialist , materialists , anti-materialism , anti-materialist , anti-materialistic , antimaterialism , antimaterialist , antimaterialistic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'materialis', meaning 'pertaining to matter'.

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Trivia

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1. Materialism was a popular philosophical stance during the Enlightenment period.

2. Some forms of Buddhism advocate for a rejection of materialism and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment instead.

3. The term 'material girl' was popularized by the 1980s pop star Madonna.

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Related Concepts

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1. idealism: A philosophical belief that mental or spiritual phenomena are more fundamental than physical matter.

2. consumerism: An economic and social order that encourages the production and consumption of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

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Culture

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Materialism has been a significant theme in literature and art, particularly in the works of authors and artists who explore the consequences of valuing material possessions over intangible values such as love, compassion, and spiritual growth.

How to Memorize "materialist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a large pile of material possessions, focusing on the idea that they believe these objects are the source of their happiness and fulfillment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'materialist' with the idea of valuing physical possessions above all else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MATERIAL' to remember the definition: 'Material' is the focus, 'A' is for 'always', 'T' is for 'thinks', 'E' is for 'everything', 'R' is for 'reality', 'I' is for 'is', and 'AL' is for 'all about' material possessions.

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