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consumerism

con·sum·er·ism [ kən smə rìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. protection of consumers' rights: the protection of the rights and interests of consumers, especially with regard to price, quality, and safety

2. materialistic attitude: an attitude that values the acquisition of material goods ( disapproving )

3. belief in benefits of consumption: the belief that the buying and selling of large quantities of consumer goods is beneficial to an economy or a sign of economic strength

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