non-materialistic
|non/ma/te/ri/al/is/tic|
/nɒn-məˌtɪəriəˈlɪstɪk/
(materialistic)
focus on material wealth
Etymology
'non-materialistic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'materialistic', which comes from 'material' meaning 'physical substance'.
'materialistic' evolved from the Latin word 'materialis', which meant 'of matter'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-materialistic'.
Initially, 'materialistic' meant 'pertaining to matter', but over time it evolved to mean 'focused on material possessions'. Adding 'non-' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not concerned with material possessions or wealth.
She leads a non-materialistic lifestyle, focusing on experiences rather than possessions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45