Meaning of the word "money is the root of all evil" in English

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money is the root of all evil

US /ˈmʌn.i ɪz ðə ruːt əv ɔːl ˈiː.vəl/
UK /ˈmʌn.i ɪz ðə ruːt əv ɔːl ˈiː.vəl/
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Idiom

the desire for wealth is the cause of most problems, crimes, and moral corruption

Example:
He betrayed his friends for a bribe, proving that money is the root of all evil.
Some people believe that money is the root of all evil, while others think poverty is.