noun
- devotion to the pursuit of wealth; excessive materialism
Usage: formal
Examples
- The philosopher criticized the mammonism of modern society.
- His mammonism blinded him to the needs of others.
- The novel explores themes of mammonism versus spiritual fulfillment.
- Critics accused the corporation of pure mammonism.
- She rejected the mammonism of her wealthy upbringing.
- The preacher warned against the dangers of mammonism.