Non-material
[non-muh-teer-ee-uh l] /ˌnɒn məˈtɪər i əl/
adjective
1.
not or composed of matter.
2.
not involving, seeking, or primarily concerned with riches or things; involving or concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, or cultural aspects of life.
3.
of or relating to the spirit or soul; spiritual:
to minister to a person’s nonmaterial needs.
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