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con·sum·er·ism

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–noun

1.	a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair pricing, etc.

2.	the concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.

3.	the fact or practice of an increasing consumption of goods: a critic of American consumerism.

[Origin: 1940–45, Americanism; consumer + -ism

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con·sum·er·ism Audio Help (kən-sōō'mə-rĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n.

The movement seeking to protect and inform consumers by requiring such practices as honest packaging and advertising, product guarantees, and improved safety standards.
The theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial.
Attachment to materialistic values or possessions: deplored the rampant consumerism of contemporary society.

con·sum'er·ist n., con·sum'er·is'tic adj.

consumerism
noun
1.	the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
2.	a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers