consumerism
pronunciation
How to pronounce consumerism in British English:
UK [kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm]
How to pronounce consumerism in American English:
US [kənˈsuːmərɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
- a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
Word Origin
- consumerism (n.)
- 1944, "protection of the consumer's interest," from consumer + -ism. Also, "encouraging consumption as an economic policy" (1960). Related: Consumerist (1965, n.; 1969, adj.).
Example
- 1. Consumerism has taken over the globe .
- 2. Many researchers liken it to addiction , and some think it has been a growing problem in the modern consumerism society .
- 3. It appears to be their contention that a company 's success is more important than containing global problems that reflect the cost of consumerism .
- 4. In the u.s. , credit card companies helped create the middle class and the culture of consumerism .
- 5. Instead of the usual parade of expensive ads paying tribute to american consumerism , 2009 's super bowl will reflect a country in recession and indicate a hard year for the advertising industry .