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.