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materialistic objective

[məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: materialistic objectives
objetivo materialista
1. A goal or aim centered on acquiring material wealth, possessions, or physical goods rather than spiritual, emotional, or intellectual pursuits
His materialistic objective was to accumulate as much wealth as possible before retirement.
Seu objetivo materialista era acumular o máximo de riqueza possível antes da aposentadoria.
2. In philosophy, a goal that prioritizes physical matter and material conditions over non-material aspects of existence
The society's materialistic objective contrasted sharply with the spiritual values of the community.
O objetivo materialista da sociedade contrastava fortemente com os valores espirituais da comunidade.
NYC Slang
money move; chasing the bag
Synonyms
material goalfinancial objectiveworldly aimsecular goalacquisitive objective
Antonyms
spiritual objectiveidealistic goalaltruistic aimnon-material objectivephilanthropic goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo materialista
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetivo materialista
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
objetivo materialista
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping up with the Joneses
the almighty dollar
chasing material wealth
money-driven goal
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