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WORLDLY-MINDEDNESS

\wˈɜːldlimˈa͡ɪndɪdnəs], \wˈɜːldlimˈa‍ɪndɪdnəs], \w_ˈɜː_l_d_l_i_m_ˈaɪ_n_d_ɪ_d_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of WORLDLY-MINDEDNESS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A predominant love and pursuit of this world's goods to the exclusion of piety and attention to spiritual concerns.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. State of being worldly-minded; love of this present world; engrossing attention to temporal interests, pursuits, and pleasures; covetousness; carnality; want of spirituality of mind.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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