"matterer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: matterers [plural]
Etymology: From matter + -er. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|matter|er}} matter + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} matterer (plural matterers)
  1. (philosophy) Something that matters; something of relevance. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-matterer-en-noun-9WtmtHio Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 31 21 20 28 Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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