philistinism

• Abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Geisteshaltung, die von materialistischen Interessen und Spießbürgerlichkeit geprägt ist und kulturelle, intellektuelle oder geistige Werte missachtet.

A noun referring to a mindset or attitude characterized by a strong desire for wealth and material possessions, with little or no interest in ethical, spiritual, or intellectual matters.

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1. Materialistic attitudeC2formal

   A mindset that prioritizes wealth and material possessions over intellectual, ethical, or spiritual values.

   Philistertum

   • His philistinism was evident in his constant talk about money and luxury.
   • The city's culture suffered from the philistinism of its wealthy elite.
   • She criticized the philistinism of modern society, which ignores art and philosophy.

   Synonymecommercialismconsumerismmaterialismworldliness

   Antonymehumanismidealismspirituality