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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 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 materialism2: a preoccupation with or stress upon material rather than intellectual or spiritual things
— ma·te·ri·al·ist
 \-list\ noun or adjective — ma·te·ri·al·is·tic
\-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective — ma·te·ri·al·is·ti·cal·ly
\-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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