materialism

• Существительное, обозначающее сосредоточенность на материальных благах и физическом комфорте, часто в ущерб духовным или интеллектуальным ценностям; в философии — теория, согласно которой реальна только физическая материя.

A noun referring to a focus on material possessions and physical comfort, often at the expense of spiritual or intellectual values; in philosophy, it is the theory that only physical matter is real.

uncountable

1. Desire for possessionsB2formal

   A strong focus on acquiring wealth and material goods, often with less concern for spiritual or ethical values.

   Материализм

   • The culture of materialism often leads to overconsumption.
   • He criticized the growing materialism in modern society.
   • Her materialism was evident in her obsession with luxury brands.

   Synonymsacquisitivenessavariceconsumerismcovetousnessgreedworldliness

   Antonymsasceticismidealismrenunciationspirituality

2. Philosophical theoryC1formal

   The philosophical view that only physical matter is real, and that consciousness and thoughts are products of material interactions.

   Материализм

   • Materialism argues that the mind is a result of brain activity.
   • Many scientists adopt a form of materialism in their research.
   • The philosopher debated the limits of materialism in explaining consciousness.

   Synonymsphysicalism

   Antonymsdualismidealism