chrematistic

adjective

chrem·​a·​tis·​tic

¦kremə¦tistik,

-ēm-

: of, relating to, or occupied in the gaining of wealth

Word History

Etymology

Greek chrēmatistikos of business or moneymaking, from chrēmatistēs businessman (from chrēmatizein to deal, transact business, make money—from chrēmat-, chrēma thing, possession, from chrēsthai to need, use—+ -istēs -ist) + -ikos -ic

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