"this-worldliness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From this-worldly + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|this-worldly|ness}} this-worldly + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} this-worldliness (uncountable)
  1. Concern with the things of this world; specifically, devotion to worldly things, as opposed to spiritual pursuits. Tags: uncountable
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