Materialism Definition & Meaning

materialism
noun
  1. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
  2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

"Materialism" in song lyrics

See how materialism is used in real songs:

  • "Level headed not influenced by materialism"
    The 49ers — Mesmerized
  • "The world we live in is determined by materialism"
    Labtekwon — Feelings
  • "This popular subgenre is brought to you by materialism"
    MC Lars — Generic Crunk Rap

Usage tips for "materialism"

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