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mammon

Mammon (name) means the desire for wealth personified as an evil spirit or a malign influence.

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The desire for wealth personified as an evil spirit or a malign influence.
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Often mammon: wealth, material avarice, profit.
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Etymology

From Late Latin mammona (“wealth”), from Hellenistic Ancient Greek μαμωνᾶς (mamōnâs), from Aramaic מָמוֹנָא (māmōnā, “money, wealth”). Compare Hebrew מָמוֹן (mamón, “money”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of mammon?

"mammon" (name) means the desire for wealth personified as an evil spirit or a malign influence.

What are the different meanings of mammon?

"mammon" has 2 main meanings: 1. The desire for wealth personified as an evil spirit or a malign influence; 2. Often mammon: wealth, material avarice, profit.

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