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Materialist

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ma·te·ri·al·ism  (m-tîr--lzm)
n.
1. Philosophy The theory that physical matter is the only reality and that everything, including thought, feeling, mind, and will, can be explained in terms of matter and physical phenomena.
2. The theory or attitude that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life.
3. A great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
ma·teri·al·ist n.
ma·teri·al·istic adj.
ma·teri·al·isti·cal·ly adv.
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Noun1.materialist - someone with great regard for material possessions
capitalist - a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
2.materialist - someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter
disbeliever, nonbeliever, unbeliever - someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
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I am a materialist, and I am a gross, fat man -- Falstaff, eh?
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
In religion and morals I adopted the views of a materialist companion of my studies--a worn-out man of more than double my age.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
I held that space was an apparition of God, and that soul was a projection of the character of God; and when he called me his sweet metaphysician, I called him my immortal materialist.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
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