Hylism
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hylism — hyˈlicism or hyˈlism noun Materialism • • • Main Entry: ↑hyle * * * hylism (ˈhaɪlɪz(ə)m) [f. hyle + ism.] = hylicism. In mod. Dicts … Useful english dictionary
hylism — noun A theory which regards matter as the original principle of evil … Wiktionary
Hylicist — Hy li*cist, n. [Gr. ? adj., material, fr. ? wood, matter.] A philosopher who treats chiefly of matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hyle — n. matter. ♦ hylic, a. material. ♦ hylism n. materialism … Dictionary of difficult words
