con·sum·er·ism
(kən-so͞o′mə-rĭz′əm)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.
con·sum′er·ist n.
con·sum′er·is′tic adj.
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consumerism
(kənˈsjuːməˌrɪzəm)n
1. (Economics) protection of the interests of consumers
2. (Economics) advocacy of a high rate of consumption and spending as a basis for a sound economy
conˈsumerist n, adj
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con•sum•er•ism
(kənˈsu məˌrɪz əm)n.
1. protecting consumers against defective products, misleading advertising, etc.
2. the concept that expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.
3. a preoccupation with or emphasis on consuming goods.
[1940–45, Amer.]
con•sum′er•ist, n., adj.
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consumerism
the principles and practices associated with the utilization of economic goods.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  consumerism - the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficialeconomic theory - (economics) a theory of commercial activities (such as the production and consumption of goods) |
| 2. | consumerism - a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers crusade, campaign, cause, drive, effort, movement - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort" |
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consumerism
[kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm] n (pejorative) (= materialism) → consumérisme m
(= consumer protection) → défense f du consommateur
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consumerism
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