SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
consumerism
noun
An emphasis on acquiring and consuming goods; also advocacy for consumers' interests.
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Emphasis on consumption
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Usage distinction
Return to topMaterialism is broader; this sense concerns a culture or attitude centered on acquiring goods.
Advocacy for consumers
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Return to topThis sense concerns protecting consumers rather than encouraging spending.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See consumerism in use
The essay criticizes a consumerism that equates identity with possessions.
Consumerism shapes an imaginary festival where organizers promote buying new badges as the main way to express a participant's identity.
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