Definition of materialist

materialistnoun

duy vật

/məˈtɪəriəlɪst//məˈtɪriəlɪst/

The word "materialist" originated from the Latin word "materia," meaning "matter." It emerged in the 17th century, initially referring to someone who focused on physical matter as the primary reality. The philosophical concept of materialism, however, dates back to ancient Greek philosophers like Democritus, who believed everything was composed of atoms and void. The term "materialist" evolved to encompass philosophical systems that prioritize matter over mind and spirit, emphasizing the physical world as the ultimate basis of reality.

namespace

a person who believes that money, possessions and physical comforts are more important than spiritual values in life

một người tin rằng tiền bạc, của cải và tiện nghi vật chất quan trọng hơn giá trị tinh thần trong cuộc sống

a person who believes in the philosophy of materialism

một người tin vào triết lý của chủ nghĩa duy vật

Related words and phrases