worldly concern

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Noun worldly concern has 1 sense

worldly concern, earthly concern, world, earth - the concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world"
--₁ is a kind of concern

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Term: Worldly Concern

Definition

Noun - A matter or issue that is related to the material or practical aspects of life, rather than spiritual or moral concerns.

Senses

General: A worry or preoccupation with worldly matters.
Specific: A matter or issue that is of particular interest or importance within a specific locality or culture.

Usage Examples

General: She was consumed by worldly concerns like money and status.
General: His sermons often revolved around the impermanence of worldly concerns.
Specific: Politics is a major worldly concern in this small town.
Specific: Maintaining traditional values is a significant worldly concern for this community.

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