D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Worldling

· World·ling · IPA
01 A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
  1. 1.
    A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
    “A foutre for the world and worldlings base.” Shak.
    “If we consider the expectations of futurity, the worldling gives up the argument.” Rogers.
    “And worldlings blot the temple's gold.” Keble.