material world
məˈtɪriəl wɝːld
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Definition of material world - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physical realityall physical things and experiences around us
  • Many people focus on the material world instead of spiritual growth.
  • He became disillusioned with the material world.
  • Science seeks to explain the material world.
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Expressions with material

boyfriend materialn.
someone considered suitable for a romantic relationship
he's so kind and caring, definitely boyfriend material..
girlfriend materialn.
person suitable to be a girlfriend
She is definitely girlfriend material.
boardroom materialn.
person suitable for high-level corporate meetings
She is definitely boardroom material with her leadership skills.
officer materialn.
qualities making someone fit to be an officer
His discipline and integrity show he has officer material.
cut from the same materialadj.
very similar in character or nature
The twins are cut from the same material.
bulletin board materialn.
information used to motivate or provoke a team
The coach used the rival's comments as bulletin board material.

Expressions with world

real worldn.
actual conditions or situations experienced in life
After graduation, he faced the challenges of the real world.
small worldn.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
dog-eat-dog worldn.
situation where people compete ruthlessly
In the dog-eat-dog world of business, only the strongest survive.
world's endn.
remote or extremely isolated place
They live at the world's end, far from any city..
in a perfect worldadv.
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
it is a small worldexp.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
see the worldv.
travel to many different countries
She dreams of taking a year off to see the world.
the world we live inn.
the Earth and its environment where humans exist
We must protect the world we live in.
what a small worldintj.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
cut off from the worldadj.
physically separated from the surrounding areas
The cabin is cut off from the world by dense forests.

Terms related to material world

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materialismmaterialistmaterialisticmaterializationmaterializeworldlinessworldlycosmosdimensionexistencematternature

Terms with material world included in their meaning

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transcendentn.
philosophy
concept existing beyond physical or material world
terreneadj.
earthly
related to the earth or material world
transcendv.
spiritual
exist beyond the material world
worldingadj.
reality
relating to the material world

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  1. French:monde matériel, ...
  2. German:materielle Welt, ...
  3. Italian:mondo materiale, ...
  4. Spanish:mundo material, ...
  5. Portuguese:mundo material, ...
  6. Chinese:物质世界, ...
  7. Japanese:現実世界, ...
  8. Arabic:العالَم المادِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָעוֹלָם הַחוֹמְרִי, ...
  10. Russian:материальный мир, ...
  11. Ukrainian:матеріальний світ, ...
  12. Hindi:भौतिक जगत, ...

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