philistinism

• Nom désignant une mentalité ou une attitude caractérisée par un fort attachement aux richesses et aux biens matériels, avec un manque d'intérêt pour les questions éthiques, spirituelles ou intellectuelles.

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.

   Philistinisme (matérialisme)

   • 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.

   Synonymescommercialismconsumerismmaterialismworldliness

   Antonymeshumanismidealismspirituality