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CONSUMERISM
consumerism
(noun) a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
consumerism
(noun) the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
consumerism (countable and uncountable, plural consumerisms)
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.
Anagrams
• res communis
Source: Wiktionary
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