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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