"money-ridden" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more money-ridden [comparative], most money-ridden [superlative]
Etymology: money + ridden Etymology templates: {{compound|en|money|ridden}} money + ridden Head templates: {{en-adj}} money-ridden (comparative more money-ridden, superlative most money-ridden)
  1. Dominated or driven by money.
    Sense id: en-money-ridden-en-adj-qy48ZVh5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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