Definition Synonyms
Definition of consumerism - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
consumer advocacyprotection or promotion of the interests of consumers
- The new policy reflects a shift towards consumerism in government regulation..
2.
economic conceptemphasis on the acquisition of goods and services
- Consumerism has driven the rapid expansion of retail industries..
Expressions with consumerism
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using buying choices to support or oppose social or political causes
Political consumerism can influence companies to change their practices.
Origin of consumerism
English, consume (use up) + -ism (doctrine)
Terms with consumerism included in their meaning
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consumerism
trend of discarding items quickly
economy
person who supports consumerism
consumerism
society focused on short-term use and disposal of goods
consumerism
culture of frequently discarding items instead of reusing
economic phase
stage of capitalism featuring high consumerism and vast income disparities
anti-consumerism
individual living without buying consumer goods
anti-consumerism
movement against consumer culture through alternative consumption
consumerism
intensified focus on consumerism and market efficiency
Examples of consumerism in a sentence
The rise of consumerism has changed the market dynamics. The rise of consumerism has changed our shopping habits. Consumerism often leads to environmental degradation.
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- French:défense des consommateurs, consumérisme, ...
- German:Verbraucherschutz, Konsumismus, ...
- Italian:difesa del consumatore, consumismo, ...
- Spanish:protección al consumidor, consumismo, ...
- Portuguese:proteção ao consumidor, consumismo, ...
- Chinese:消费者权益, 消费主义, ...
- Japanese:消費者保護, 消費主義, ...
- Arabic:حماية المستهلك, اِسْتِهْلاكِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:צַרְכָנוּת, תַּרְבּוּת הַצְּרִיכָה, ...
- Russian:консьюмеризм, общество потребления, ...
- Ukrainian:захист прав споживачів, споживацтво, ...
- Hindi:उपभोक्ता संरक्षण, उपभोक्तावाद, ...
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