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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 written as mammon: material wealth, avarice, and profit.
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Etymology

Came 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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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 written as mammon: material wealth, avarice, and profit.
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