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Materialist (Noun)

Meaning 1

Someone with great regard for material possessions.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • She was a self-proclaimed materialist, always looking to add the latest designer handbag to her collection.
  • His materialist tendencies led him to splurge on expensive cars and luxury vacations.
  • Despite their humble upbringing, the siblings had grown into proud materialists, flaunting their wealth on social media.
  • For the materialist in her, the lavish diamond necklace was the ultimate status symbol.
  • As a materialist, he prioritized accumulating wealth and possessions over experiences and relationships.

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Meaning 2

Someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • As a materialist, she didn't believe in the concept of the soul or any spiritual realm.
  • The philosopher argued that humans should focus on improving their physical circumstances rather than striving for moral or spiritual goals, typical of a materialist worldview.
  • After losing his connection to his faith, John became increasingly materialist, focusing solely on acquiring wealth and possessions.
  • Her materialist approach to life made her dismissive of her friend's claims of experiencing supernatural phenomena.
  • The materialist rejects the idea of an afterlife or any form of consciousness beyond the physical brain.

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