"this-worldly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more this-worldly [comparative], most this-worldly [superlative]
Etymology: From this world + -ly; analogous to other-worldly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|this world|ly}} this world + -ly, {{m|en|other-worldly}} other-worldly Head templates: {{en-adj}} this-worldly (comparative more this-worldly, superlative most this-worldly)
  1. Pertaining to or concerned with material human existence, as opposed to spiritual or religious matters. Derived forms: this-worldliness
    Sense id: en-this-worldly-en-adj-PS5EczyL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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