–noun 1. a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair pricing, etc. 
2. the concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy. 
3. the fact or practice of an increasing consumption of goods: a critic of American consumerism. 


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n.
The movement seeking to protect and inform consumers by requiring such practices as honest packaging and advertising, product guarantees, and improved safety standards.
The theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial.
Attachment to materialistic values or possessions: deplored the rampant consumerism of contemporary society.

con·sumer·ist n.
con·sumer·istic adj.



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

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haha... I actually copied from dictionary...

Consumerism? hmmm..... something to do with buy and sell kua....