"chrematistic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌkɹiːməˈtɪstɪk/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek χρῆμα (khrêma, “money”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|χρῆμα||money}} Ancient Greek χρῆμα (khrêma, “money”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} chrematistic (not comparable)
  1. Related to wealth as far as it can be calculated in terms of money. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: chrematistical
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