the love of money is the root of all evil
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Also seen as: love of money is the root of all evil
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Synonym of money is the root of all evil.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng đồng nghĩa của tiền là gốc của tất cả tội ác
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “the love of money is the root of all evil” mean?
Synonym of money is the root of all evil.
Is “the love of money is the root of all evil” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.