materialist
He is a materialist who values possessions over relationships.
Él es un materialista que valora las posesiones por encima de las relaciones.
Persona que cree que solo la materia existe y que la mente/conciencia son productos de procesos físicos.
In philosophy, a materialist denies the existence of a soul.
En filosofía, un materialista niega la existencia del alma.
Used in academic or theoretical discussions about metaphysics.
Persona que considera que la posesión de bienes materiales y el éxito financiero son los aspectos más importantes de la vida.
She became a materialist after inheriting a large fortune.
Se volvió materialista después de heredar una gran fortuna.
Often carries a negative connotation implying greed or superficiality.
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Context is Key
If discussing science or metaphysics, 'materialist' refers to ontology. If discussing lifestyle or shopping, it refers to values. Check the surrounding words for clues.
Regla de oro
Avoid Confusion with 'Material'
Do not confuse 'materialist' (the person) with 'material' (the substance). A materialist studies or values matter, but is not made of it in a grammatical sense.
Origen de la palabra
From Latin 'materialis' (of matter) + '-ist' (agent noun). Entered English in the 17th century.
Notas de uso
Distinguish between the philosophical sense (denying non-physical entities) and the social sense (valuing wealth). Context usually clarifies which is meant.