materialism
advancedC1/məˈtɪəriəlɪzm/ · ma-te-ri-al-ism
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.
Meanings
A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.
ایک ایسی رجحان جو مادی چیزوں اور جسمانی آرام کو روحانی اقدار سے زیادہ اہم سمجھتا ہے۔
مادیات
madiyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- materialistic values
- materialistic culture
- materialism vs idealism
Example Sentences
Materialism often leads to unfulfilled desires and emptiness.
مادیات اکثر نامکمل خواہشات اور خالی پن کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔
Madiyat aksar namukammal khwahishat aur khali pan ki taraf le jati hai.
The rise of consumer culture reflects a shift towards materialism in society.
خریدار ثقافت کا عروج معاشرت میں مادیات کی طرف ایک تبدیلی کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔
Kharidaar saqafat ka urooj muashrat mein madiyat ki taraf aik tabdeeli ki aakaasi karta hai.
Philosophers debate the implications of materialism on human happiness.
فلاسفرز انسانی خوشی پر مادیات کے اثرات پر بحث کرتے ہیں۔
Philosophers insani khushi par madiyat ke asraat par behas karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'material' to remember it relates to physical objects.
Imagine a balance scale weighing material possessions against spiritual values.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مادی دنیا نے دی ہمیں نام و نمود، پر روح کی بقا کا کیا ہوگا؟
Madi duniya ne di humein naam o namood, Per rooh ki baqa ka kya hoga?
The material world has given us name and fame, But what will happen to the survival of the soul?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دنیا کے پیچھے بھاگنے سے روح نہیں بکتی
Dunya ke peeche bhaagney se rooh nahi bikti
Chasing after the world does not sell the soul.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "materialis" — relating to matter
First known use: mid-19th century
The term 'materialism' has evolved since the 17th century, primarily associated with philosophy, emphasizing the importance of physical matter over spiritual or mythical explanations.