materialism
definition
a tendency to consider physical possessions and comforts as more important than spiritual values
example
His relentless pursuit of wealth has led him down a path of materialism, where he values possessions over meaningful relationships.
synonyms
consumerismphysicalismgreed
word origin — The term 'materialism' comes from the Latin word 'materia', meaning 'matter'. The philosophical meaning emerged in the late 19th century.