mammonism
[ mam-uh-niz-uhm ]
noun
the greedy pursuit of riches.
Origin of mammonism
1Other words from mammonism
- mam·mon·ist, mam·mon·ite, noun
- mam·mon·is·tic, adjective
Words Nearby mammonism
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How to use mammonism in a sentence
They cared nothing for mammonism, that some philosophical crank has defined to be a physical force that makes men invertebrates.
The Broken Sword | Dennison WorthingtonThe game-preserving interest is worth maintenance if only as clashing with mammonism.
But of a Midas-eared mammonism, which indeed at bottom all pure Mammonisms are, what better can you expect?
Past and Present | Thomas CarlyleOur national peril is mammonism, and the sordid pursuit of gold.
The Battle of Principles | Newell Dwight Hillismammonism at least works, but 'Go gracefully idle in Mayfair,' what does or can that mean?
Past and Present | Thomas Carlyle
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