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A-Z: General definitions: Avarice
Definition
An extreme desire for money, possessions and material wealth. According to Roman Catholicism, avarice (also known as covetousness) is one of the seven deadly sins.
Translation
Latin: 'avaritia' meaning greedyA worldwide Christian church which traces its origins from Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus. It has a continuous history from earliest Christianity. Its centre is the Vatican Palace, Rome, where the Pope resides.
a great desire to possess something, often belonging the someone else
Usually defined as Pride, Covetousness, Lust / Lechery, Envy, Gluttony, Anger, Sloth.
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