1 : overly concerned or preoccupied with material possessions rather than with intellectual or spiritual things We had always watched The Beverly Hillbillies, and the Andy Griffith Show, where the country folks had to set things straight for the more materialistic city folk.—

What defines a materialistic person?

noun. a person who is markedly more concerned with material things than with spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values. an adherent of philosophical materialism. adjective. concerned with material things; materialistic.

What things are considered materialistic?

Simply put, materialism is the importance one places on material possessions. These possessions could be anything, such as clothes, shoes, handbags, cars, electronic equipment, and gadgets. One's home also counts as a material possession, even though everyone needs a place to live.