consumerism

Definition of Consumerism in English :

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Noun

1. consumerism

the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial

2. consumerism

a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Consumerism

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noun

1.

protection of the interests of consumers

2.

advocacy of a high rate of consumption and spending as a basis for a sound economy

Consumerism

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noun

1.

the practice and policies of protecting the consumer by publicizing defective and unsafe products, misleading business practices, etc.

2.

the consumption of goods and services

3.

a theory that a continual increase in the consumption of goods is sound economically

Consumerism

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n.

1. The movement seeking to protect and inform consumers by requiring such practices as honest packaging and advertising, product guarantees, and improved safety standards.

2. The theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial.

3. Attachment to materialistic values or possessions: deplored the rampant consumerism of contemporary society.

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