anti-materialism
|an-ti-ma-te-ri-al-ism|
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/ˌæn.ti.məˈtɪr.i.əˌlɪ.zəm/
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/ˌæn.ti.məˈtɪə.ri.əˌlɪ.zəm/
opposition to materialism
Etymology
'anti-materialism' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'materialism,' which refers to the belief in the importance of material possessions.
'Anti-materialism' was formed by combining 'anti-' with 'materialism' to express opposition to materialistic values.
Initially, it meant 'opposition to material wealth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a belief or philosophy that opposes materialism, emphasizing spiritual or intellectual values over material wealth.
His anti-materialism led him to live a minimalist lifestyle.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 03:35