consumerism

noun
UK: /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/
US: /kənˈsuːmərɪzəm/

  1. The belief that it is good to buy and use a lot of new products and services.

    1. Consumerism drives many people to buy things they don't need.
    2. Critics argue that consumerism leads to environmental problems and social inequality.

  2. The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.

    1. Consumerism laws protect buyers from false advertising and unsafe products.
    2. Increased consumerism advocacy has led to better product labeling and safety standards.

Synonyms

materialism commercialism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consumerism" in English means: The belief that it is good to buy and use a lot of new products and services., The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers..

The phonetic transcription of "consumerism" is /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/ in British English and /kənˈsuːmərɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consumerism": materialism, commercialism.

Example usage of "consumerism": "Consumerism drives many people to buy things they don't need.". More examples on the page.