Consumerism

//kənˈsumərɪzm̩// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies. countable, uncountable

    "The fear of corporatism, consumerism, middle-browism and a mass reading public has driven twentieth-century cultural hierarchists."

  2. 2
    a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers wordnet
  3. 3
    An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial wordnet
  5. 5
    A policy or social movement of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, as well as improved safety standards, among other measures. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From consumer + -ism.

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