chrematistic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɹiːməˈtɪstɪk/

Adjective

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.

Derived terms

• chrematistical

References

• Mises Made Easier by Pearcy L. Greaves