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
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.
• res communis
Source: Wiktionary
3 May 2024
(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
