consumerism

noun

Meaning

A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, improved safety standards etc
A materialistic attachment to possessions.
An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

consumer(English)use(English)consuming(English)intake(English)consommation(English)consumption(English)anticonsumerism(English)political consumerism(English)materialism(English)globalization(English)capitalism(English)expressionism(English)

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Sources

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