chrematistic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek χρῆμα (khrêma, “money”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌkɹiːməˈtɪstɪk/

Adjective[edit]

chrematistic (not comparable)

  1. Related to wealth as far as it can be calculated in terms of money.
    • 1949, Ludwig von Mises, Human Action:
      Man can remove some of the chrematistic consequences of such disasters and accidents by taking out insurance policies.

References[edit]

  • Mises Made Easier by Pearcy L. Greaves
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