Translate consumerism | into German | into Italian Definition of consumerism
noun
[mass noun] 1the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers: the growth of consumerism has led to many organizations improving their service to the customer
2often
derogatory the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods: many people are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of consumerism
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