mammonist

/ˈmæmənɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who values wealth and material possessions above spiritual or moral values.

“He was accused of being a mammonist for his lavish lifestyle.”

2. noun

A follower of Mammon, an unclean spirit in the Book of Tobit, representing material wealth and greed.

“The ancient text described the mammonist as a servant of the devil.”

Synonyms

  • hedonist
  • materialist

Antonyms

  • ascetic
  • spiritualist