consumerism
con·su·me·rism
noun
1.
the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
2.
a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
Origin
From consumer + -ism.
Phrases
- conspicuous consumption
- political consumerism
- throwaway society
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