Materialism

Pronunciation: /məˈtɪriːəˌlɪzəm/

Materialism (noun)

  1. The belief that physical possessions and money are the most important things in life.
  2. A theory that only physical things exist and everything can be explained by matter.

Examples

  • Many people today prioritize materialism over personal relationships.
  • Materialism is a significant topic in modern philosophy classes.

Common collocations: embrace materialism, criticize materialism, reject materialism, explore materialism, debate materialism

Synonyms of Materialism

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Materialism

  • — contrasts with materialism by emphasizing spiritual values.
  • — focuses on ideals rather than material possessions.