consumerism
Collocations
5ADJ.
excessive, green, insatiable, involved
VERB + CONSUMERISM
fear
CONSUMERISM + NOUN
countries, middle-browism, pleasure, success
PREP.
from, in, in
ADV.
actively, apart
Definitions
noun
A materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies.
The fear of corporatism, consumerism, middle-browism and a mass reading public has driven twentieth-century cultural hierarchists.
Insatiable consumerism has blinkered our vision and left us unable to distinguish between what we need and what we merely want.
An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.
A policy or social movement of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, as well as improved safety standards, among other measures.
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6The fear of corporatism, consumerism, middle-browism and a mass reading public has driven twentieth-century cultural hierarchists.
WiktionaryInsatiable consumerism has blinkered our vision and left us unable to distinguish between what we need and what we merely want.
WiktionaryIt’s easy to say, as I often do, that it’s capitalism at work. Yet I am actively involved in consumerism, triggered by my insecurities.
WiktionaryDo the Germans have any other concerns in life apart from consumerism?
Tatoeba · #958915Excessive consumerism in some countries affects the natural environment.
Tatoeba · #8170327At the Vatican, Pope Francis urged the faithful to reject "the god of money" as well as consumerism, pleasure, success and self.
Tatoeba · #8433356