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hylist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈhaɪlɪst/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪlɪst/

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of materialist, someone mindful of or believing in mere physical reality and disregarding or disbelieving of intellectual or spiritual concerns.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

Topics: Gnosticism, lifestyle, religion

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: materialist, someone mindful of or believing in mere physical reality and disregarding or disbelieving of intellectual or spiritual concerns

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hyle (“matter”) + -ist.