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Definition consumerism in British English

consumerism noun

[uncountable] noun
/kənˈsjuːməˌrɪz(ə)m/
1

the belief that it is good for a country if people buy and use a lot of goods and services

Example

policies that simply promote greed and uncontrolled consumerism

2

protection for people against unfair prices, bad products, advertising claims that are not true etc

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Definition consumerism in British English