materialism
/məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/noun
उच्चारण मटिअरिअलिज़म
भौतिकवाद, धन-लोलुपता
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noun
- 1
[U] usually disapproving
the belief that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life
भौतिकवाद, धन-लोलुपता
- The novel criticises the materialism of modern society.
- Radhika's simple life stands in contrast to the materialism around her.
Synonyms consumerism acquisitiveness greed worldliness
Opposite spirituality idealism
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[U] philosophy
the belief that only material things exist and that everything, including thought and feeling, can be explained in terms of matter
भौतिकवाद, जड़वाद
- the materialism of the Charvaka school of Indian philosophy
Opposite idealism
◇Word family
materialist nounmaterialistic adjective
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§Grammar and usage
Usage: materialistic is the adjective used for a person who cares too much about money and possessions, as in 'a materialistic society'.
Usage में धन और वस्तुओं को बहुत अधिक महत्त्व देने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए adjective materialistic प्रयोग होता है, जैसे 'a materialistic society'।