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Chrematistic: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Chrematistic adjective. Relating to the pursuit of wealth, or to making money for its own sake.
How to say it
kree-muh-TIS-tik/ˌkriːməˈtɪstɪk/
4 syllables, stressed on the third (TIS).
Chrematistic in a sentence
Aristotle distrusted chrematistic trade, in which money is made from money.
The festival had lost its charm, taken over by chrematistic sponsors and VIP tents.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- mercenary
- money-making
- acquisitive
Where chrematistic comes from
From Greek chrēmatistikos, from chrēmata, money or goods; Aristotle’s term for the art of getting wealth.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The festival had lost its charm, taken over by _____ sponsors and VIP tents.
- chrematistic
- lucrative
- munificent
Show the answer
chrematistic: The festival had lost its charm, taken over by chrematistic sponsors and VIP tents.