material world

noun phrase

Pronunciation: məˈtɪəriəl wɜːld

Definition

The physical reality consisting of tangible objects, money, and possessions, often contrasted with spiritual or intellectual pursuits.

Examples

• She decided to leave her high-paying corporate job to seek meaning beyond the material world.

• Many philosophers argue that focusing solely on the material world leads to a shallow existence.

• The artist's work explores the tension between our inner thoughts and the demands of the material world.

Synonyms of material world

Words with a similar meaning to material world:

• physical realm
• secular life
• consumer society
• mundane existence

Antonyms of material world

Words with the opposite meaning to material world:

• spiritual realm
• inner life

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