hylist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhaɪlɪst/ (General-American)
- /ˈhʌɪlɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From hyle (“matter”) + -ist.
Meanings
- (derogatory) Synonym of materialist, someone mindful of or believing in mere physical reality and disregarding or disbelieving of intellectual or spiritual concerns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hylists | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hyloist | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
hylical · hylism · hyletics · hylicism · hyle · hylic
Synonyms
materialist · someone mindful of or believing in mere physical reality and disregarding or disbelieving of intellectual or spiritual concerns