consumerism
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Noun — A strong cultural focus on buying and owning goods, often seen as excessive.
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Etymology
From consumer + the noun-forming suffix -ism.
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What does “consumerism” mean?
The word “consumerism” means a strong cultural focus on buying and owning goods, often seen as excessive. In plain terms, a culture built around buying things, or a movement protecting buyers' rights.
How do you pronounce “consumerism”?
“Consumerism” is pronounced kuhn-SYOO-muh-rihzm (/kənˈsumərɪzm̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “consumerism” in a sentence?
Here is “consumerism” used in a sentence: “The documentary criticized consumerism and its effect on the environment.”
What part of speech is “consumerism”?
“Consumerism” is a noun.
How many meanings does “consumerism” have?
“Consumerism” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong cultural focus on buying and owning goods, often seen as excessive.