materialism
derNounder Materialismus
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine philosophische Anschauung, die Materie als die Grundlage der Realität betrachtet und geistige oder spirituelle Aspekte ablehnt oder auf materielle Prozesse reduziert.
- English meaning
- Materialism
- Synonym
- Weltlichkeit, Konsumorientierung
- German example
- Der Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft nimmt zu.
- English example
- Materialism is increasing in modern society.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Materialismus
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Materialismus
materialism
- Mammon
Mammon refers to wealth and possessions that are worshipped as something divine and are often associated with greed and materialism.
Example sentences with “materialism”
He rejects modern materialism. (Er lehnt den modernen Materialismus ab.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for 'materialism'?
It is 'der Materialismus' (masculine).