materialismo
materialism
noun mah-teh-ryah-LEES-moh Rare
Origin: From Latin materialis + -ismus.
Usage Note
Materialismo covers both the philosophical doctrine that only matter exists and the everyday attitude of valuing possessions above all else. Spanish distinguishes materialismo dialéctico (Marxist dialectical materialism) from colloquial use meaning greed for things; the adjective is materialista, which also serves as a noun (un materialista).
Examples
"El materialismo moderno critica los valores consumistas."
Natural Translation
Modern materialism critiques consumerist values.

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