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| con·sum·er·ism [ kən smə rìzzəm ] |
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1. protection of consumers' rights: the protection of the rights and interests of consumers, especially with regard to price, quality, and safety
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2. materialistic attitude: an attitude that values the acquisition of material goods
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disapproving
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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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