Aid in the form of money or practical goods, as opposed to effort, etc.; specifically food or other non-financial aid given to a developing nation, or to victims of war or natural disaster.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of material aid in US English:
material aid
noun
Aid in the form of money or practical goods, as opposed to effort, etc.; specifically food or other non-financial aid given to a developing nation, or to victims of war or natural disaster.