mam·mon
noun
~ wealth regarded as an evil influence or false object of worship and devotion. It was taken by medieval writers as the name of the devil of covetousness, and revived in this sense by Milton.
~ a Chaldee or Syriac word meaning "wealth" or "riches" ( Luke 16:9-11 ); also, by personification, the god of riches
~ material wealth or possessions especially as having a debasing influence
Synonomous with avarice, consumerism, gluttony, greed, materialism, mercenary, money-grubbing
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