What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mammonism
Example
His mammonism drove him to work long hours and sacrifice his personal life. [mammonism: noun]
Example
The company's mammonistic culture encouraged employees to prioritize profits over ethics. [mammonistic: adjective]
greed
Example
His greed for money led him to embezzle funds from the company. [greed: noun]
Example
The CEO's greedy actions caused the company to go bankrupt. [greedy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Greed is a more commonly used word than mammonism in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mammonism and greed?
Both mammonism and greed are formal words that are typically used in serious discussions about economics, politics, or ethics.
