Mammon

Pronunciation: /ˈmæmən/

Definitions of mammon

noun wealth regarded as an evil influence or false object of worship and devotion

Example Sentences

A1 Mammon is another word for wealth or material possessions.

A2 Some people believe that pursuing mammon is the key to happiness.

B1 The character in the story sacrificed his morals in pursuit of mammon.

B2 The allure of mammon can lead people to make unethical decisions.

C1 The protagonist's internal struggle with mammon was a central theme in the novel.

C2 The film depicted the destructive power of mammon on relationships and society.

Examples of mammon in a Sentence

formal The pursuit of mammon has led to unethical business practices in many industries.

informal Some people will do anything for mammon, even if it means compromising their values.

slang I'm tired of working for the almighty mammon, I just want to enjoy life.

figurative In today's society, money is often seen as the ultimate mammon that drives people's actions.

Grammatical Forms of mammon

• plural: mammons
• comparative: more mammon
• superlative: most mammon
• present tense: mammons
• future tense: will mammon
• perfect tense: have mammoned
• continuous tense: is mammoning
• singular: mammon
• positive degree: mammon
• infinitive: to mammon
• gerund: mammoning
• participle: mammoned

Origin and Evolution of mammon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Late Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mammon' originated from Late Latin 'mammona' which was borrowed from Greek 'mamōnas', meaning 'riches'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a negative connotation to refer to wealth as an evil influence, the word 'mammon' has evolved to represent material wealth or greed in a broader sense.