mammon

Meanings

• noun

  1. A large amount of wealth or money.

  - "He amassed a great mammon through his business dealings."
  - "The rich man worshiped his mammon more than God."

---

Synonyms

money , wealth

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with mammon
mammoth , cannon , vacant

---

Variants

List of all variants of mammon that leads to same result
mammon , mammonism , mammonisms , mammons

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Aramaic word 'mammona,' meaning 'money,' or 'wealth.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Mammon is mentioned in the Bible more than 20 times.

2. In some ancient cultures, coins were made in the shape of a calf, which is symbolized by the name 'mammon' in the Bible.

3. The term 'mammonite' was used to describe people who were overly materialistic or wealth-obsessed.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. greed: Mammon is often associated with the sin of greed, as one can become obsessed with accumulating wealth.

2. materialism: Mammon is also linked to materialism, as it represents the desire for physical possessions over spiritual values.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Christian theology, mammon represents material wealth and is considered a false god that can lead one away from God.

How to Memorize "mammon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile of gold coins or banknotes to represent the concept of mammon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mammon' with the idea of wealth, riches, or material possessions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Mammon makes me miserable' or 'Mammon means money.'

---

Memorize "mammon" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize mammon is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.