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materialist

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/mɐtɨɾjɐˈliʃtɐ/ma·te·ri·a·lis·ta

Definitions

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1

Adhering to or based on the philosophical theory that matter is the fundamental substance of reality.

Usage examples

“He holds a materialist view of the mind, seeing it as a product of brain activity.”
“Materialist philosophers often clash with dualists.”
2

Excessively concerned with material possessions and physical comfort.

Usage examples

“She criticized the materialistic values of modern culture.”
“His goals became increasingly materialistic as he grew wealthier.”