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consumerism
This term carries a dual identity, often shifting between a critical sociological critique and a positive political objective. When used in a critical sense, it describes a culture of excess and the psychological drive to acquire more than is necessary, often linked to environmental degradation or spiritual emptiness.
In a legal or activist context, the word shifts toward the protection of the buyer. Here, it refers to the organized effort to ensure product safety, honest advertising, and fair market practices. Because it is an abstract concept representing a social system or ideology, it is treated as an uncountable noun and cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
Modern consumerism often leads people to buy things they do not actually need.
I wonder if this endless cycle of consumerism is actually making us happier.
The professor discussed the environmental impact of rampant consumerism during the lecture.
We need to shift away from mindless consumerism toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
The rise of digital marketing has fueled a new wave of aggressive consumerism.
Early movements in consumerism focused on preventing deceptive advertising.
The government introduced new laws to support the goals of consumerism and buyer safety.
Stop falling for every ad you see and embrace a life beyond consumerism.
The documentary explores how global consumerism affects developing nations.
The documentary explores how global consumerism affects developing nations.