Chrematist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chrematist is a noun meaning One who studies or guides the wealth of the state; a political economist.
Meaning
One who studies or guides the wealth of the state; a political economist.
More Meanings
- One who seeks to acquire wealth; a money-grubber.
Example Sentences
The chrematist is a harsh employer and partner, for he will use any means to maximise his targets.
In this scene he seems to generate money out of itself, like Aristotle's exploitative usurer or chrematist.
Unlimited accumulation is the goal of the chrematist and is evidence for Aristotle of the unnaturalness of the activity.
In the letter he gives Leon good news about the condemnation of their opponents by the chrematists, and states that the king will hear the case.
Word Forms
- chrematists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include economist, moneyist, econometrist, macroeconometrician, civilist, statist.
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