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Consumerism Definition & Meaning

consumerism
noun
  1. the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
  2. a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers

"Consumerism" in song lyrics

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  • "Locked in this rubix cube of consumerism"
    Napoleon Da Legend — Jewelz Pt. 3
  • "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of consumerism"
    Project Deadman — Corporate Lies
  • "marketing and consumerism"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does consumerism mean?
the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
What part of speech is consumerism?
Consumerism is a noun.
How many definitions does consumerism have?
Consumerism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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