nonmaterialistic
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.məˌtɪə.rɪˈlɪs.tɪk/
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no materialista
- Many nonmaterialistic individuals prioritize experiences and relationships over acquiring wealth.
Examples
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But overall, the scarcity and small size of the artifacts attest to the nonmaterialistic nature of the settlements and form a significant pillar of Sayers' theories about maroon culture.
Academic text (2011) -
The alternative, nonmaterialistic type.
Fiction book (1992) -
The materialist does not seek because he denies, skeptically and democratically, that nonmaterialistic reality can be anything more than an inexplicable accident.
Academic text (2001) -
Her nonmaterialistic lifestyle focuses on spiritual fulfillment rather than the pursuit of money.
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He often expresses nonmaterialistic values, believing that happiness comes from within, not from possessions.
Synonyms
Not caring about having many possessions and choosing a simple life
Not caring about money or social status
Antonyms
How Materialistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonmaterialistic = materialistic (transparent) = non + material + istic
The adjective is formed by straightforward negation of 'materialistic' (non- + materialistic), which itself is transparently built from 'material' + '-istic'.
Etymology
Nonmaterialistic starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from material, which means the 'things' or 'stuff' we own. So, to be nonmaterialistic is to 'not' care much about possessions and to prefer inner life, ideas, feelings, or experiences over owning more things.