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materialism

/məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/

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noun

Materialismus, Besitzgier

Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.

Examples :

"Her materialism was evident in her constant desire for the latest gadgets and designer clothes. "

Ihr Materialismus zeigte sich in ihrem ständigen Wunsch nach den neuesten Gadgets und Designerkleidung.

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noun

Materialismus, die Lehre vom Vorrang der Materie

The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

Examples :

"His materialism was evident in his constant focus on expensive cars and designer clothes. "

Sein Materialismus zeigte sich in seinem ständigen Fokus auf teure Autos und Designerkleidung.

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noun

Materie, Stoff

Material substances in the aggregate; matter.

Examples :

"The construction project used a significant amount of building materials; the materialism was impressive. "

Das Bauprojekt verwendete eine beträchtliche Menge an Baumaterialien; die Stoffmenge war beeindruckend.

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