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consumerism

[ kuhn-soo-muh-riz-uhm ]

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noun

a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair pricing, etc.
the concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.
the fact or practice of an increasing consumption of goods:
a critic of American consumerism.

consumerism

/ kənˈsjuːməˌrɪzəm /

protection of the interests of consumers
advocacy of a high rate of consumption and spending as a basis for a sound economy

consumerism

A movement in the United States that seeks to protect consumers against shoddy or improperly labeled products. ( See Ralph Nader .)

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; consumer + -ism

There are still headwinds for these American icons of consumerism.

How do you feel about the current relationship between art and consumerism?

A healthy sense of leisure … Consumerism has brought us anxiety, [causing us to lose a] healthy culture of leisure.

There is a sense of consumerism but also, for a lack of a better word, taste—curation and arrangement.

We must make it known that we have had enough of consumerism tainted with misery and blood.

Foreign firms, which came over to ride the wave of unbridled consumerism and to make a quick buck, will go home.

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