"chrematist" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1850, Archibald Alison, Essays, political, historical and miscellaneous, page 233:",
          "text": "An augmentation of production is generally considered as an addition to national wealth ; and it is on this ground that all nations, under the guidance of the Chrematists, are making such strenuous efforts to increase their agricultural and manufactured produce.",
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          "ref": "1918, Robert Francis Seybolt, The Colonial Citizen of New York City:",
          "text": "They complained to Apollonius but Apollonius was not able to appear personally and sent a judge, the chrematist Peton, before whose court the peasants had to appear.",
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          "ref": "1989, Michael Prior, Paul the Letter-Writer and the Second Letter to Timothy, →ISBN, page 231:",
          "text": "In the letter he gives Leon good news about the condemnation of their opponents by the chrematists, and states that the king will hear the case.",
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          "ref": "2014, Herman E. Daly, From Uneconomic Growth to a Steady-State Economy, →ISBN, page 99:",
          "text": "The great philosopher Thales of Miletus was a part-time chrematist. According to Aristotle, Thales was reproached with his personal poverty as clear evidence that his philosophy was of no use: 'Thales, if you're so smart, how come you ain't rich?\"",
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        "One who studies or guides the wealth of the state; a political economist."
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          "ref": "1995, Mark Osteen, The economy of Ulysses: making both ends meet, page 172:",
          "text": "In this scene he seems to generate money out of itself, like Aristotle's exploitative usurer or chrematist.",
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          "ref": "2001, Hans-Dirk van Hoogstraten, Deep Economy: Caring for Ecology, Humanity and Religion, →ISBN, page 45:",
          "text": "Unlimited accumulation is the goal of the chrematist and is evidence for Aristotle of the unnaturalness of the activity.",
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          "ref": "2008, Christine Wanjiru Gichure, Ethics for Africa Today: An Introduction to Business Ethics, page 103:",
          "text": "The chrematist is a harsh employer and partner, for he will use any means to maximise his targets.",
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        "One who seeks to acquire wealth; a money-grubber."
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          "ref": "1918, Robert Francis Seybolt, The Colonial Citizen of New York City:",
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          "ref": "1989, Michael Prior, Paul the Letter-Writer and the Second Letter to Timothy, →ISBN, page 231:",
          "text": "In the letter he gives Leon good news about the condemnation of their opponents by the chrematists, and states that the king will hear the case.",
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          "text": "The great philosopher Thales of Miletus was a part-time chrematist. According to Aristotle, Thales was reproached with his personal poverty as clear evidence that his philosophy was of no use: 'Thales, if you're so smart, how come you ain't rich?\"",
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          "ref": "1995, Mark Osteen, The economy of Ulysses: making both ends meet, page 172:",
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          "text": "Unlimited accumulation is the goal of the chrematist and is evidence for Aristotle of the unnaturalness of the activity.",
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