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materialism
noun
ma·te·ri·al·ism mə-ˈtir-ē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
: a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter entry 1 sense 2)
b
: a doctrine that the only or the highest values or objectives lie in material well-being and in the furtherance of material progress
c
: a doctrine that economic or social change is materially caused compare historical materialism
Example Sentences
the materialism of modern society
Recent Examples on the Web The project has prompted the photographer to reflect on her own materialism -- and society's consumerism at large. 
CNN, 7 July 2022 Outdoor recreation is supposed to be the antithesis of materialism. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 15 Mar. 2021 Influenced by the struggles of real-life princesses, Bourland’s brilliant satire skewers the theatrics of power, excessive materialism and economic corruption. Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 In addition, savoring the moment is negatively associated with materialism, which is associated with lower subjective well-being. Forbes, 21 June 2022 Jack eventually rejected materialism, but still balked at believing in a personal God. Lorraine Murray, ajc, 27 May 2022 As part of the rapid social change of the late 1960s, idealists in rebellion against rat-race materialism joined communes and encounter groups. New York Times, 7 May 2022 The double-disc album sees Lamar stretch the creative boundaries of his artistry to reflect on fatherhood, faithfulness, materialism, generational curses and much more. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 May 2022 But naming something can serve to push against a culture of materialism. Kathryn Hymes, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2022 See More
CNN, 7 July 2022 Outdoor recreation is supposed to be the antithesis of materialism. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 15 Mar. 2021 Influenced by the struggles of real-life princesses, Bourland’s brilliant satire skewers the theatrics of power, excessive materialism and economic corruption. Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 In addition, savoring the moment is negatively associated with materialism, which is associated with lower subjective well-being. Forbes, 21 June 2022 Jack eventually rejected materialism, but still balked at believing in a personal God. Lorraine Murray, ajc, 27 May 2022 As part of the rapid social change of the late 1960s, idealists in rebellion against rat-race materialism joined communes and encounter groups. New York Times, 7 May 2022 The double-disc album sees Lamar stretch the creative boundaries of his artistry to reflect on fatherhood, faithfulness, materialism, generational curses and much more. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 May 2022 But naming something can serve to push against a culture of materialism. Kathryn Hymes, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of materialism was in 1696 Phrases Containing materialism
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