Meaning of the word covetousness in English

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covetousness

US /ˈkʌv.ə.t̬əs.nəs/
UK /ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.nəs/

Noun

a strong desire for wealth or possessions

Example:
His covetousness led him to betray his friends for money.
The old man's covetousness was well-known in the village.