What does materialist mean?
Materialist means Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions..
Materialist
/məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ · noun
Meaning
Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions..
Definitions by Sense
- Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions.
- A follower or proponent of philosophical materialism.
- (philosophy) Of or concerning materialism.
- Synonym of materialistic, concerned only with material things.
Example Sentences
Ironically, today's generation has become the little materialists and "fame whores" (New York Magazine's term) their boomer parents so reviled.
It is weary work enough to argue with an ordinary materialist, who hurls statistics and whole strata of geological facts at your head, whilst you can only buffet him with deductions and instincts and the snowflakes of faith, that are, alas! so apt to melt in the hot embers of our troubles.
Synonyms for materialist
Antonyms for materialist
Related Words
Word Forms
- materialists
- more materialist
- most materialist
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for materialist?
Common synonyms include hylic, hyloist, hylist, hylicist.
What is the opposite of materialist?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use materialist in a sentence?
Ironically, today's generation has become the little materialists and "fame whores" (New York Magazine's term) their boomer parents so reviled.
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