Definition

A person who is devoted to the pursuit of wealth and material gain, often prioritizing money over other values.

Example

He was often criticized for being a mammonist, as he seemed to care more about money than about helping others.

Conversation

I met someone yesterday who seemed like a total mammonist.

Really? What made you think that?

They were only talking about making money and buying luxury things.

Sounds pretty one-dimensional, but I guess some people are just focused on wealth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mammonist** → The word is derived from "mammon" (from Aramaic *mamon*, meaning wealth or riches) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A mammonist is someone who is devoted to or obsessed with wealth and material gain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mammon' as representing wealth and 'ist' as someone who is focused on that wealth — a mammonist is someone who is all about riches.

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