Noun: consumerism kun's(y)oo-mu,ri-zum
- A movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
"The rise of consumerism led to stricter product safety regulations"
- The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
"Some economists argue that consumerism drives economic growth"
Derived forms: consumerisms
Type of: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, economic theory, effort, movement
Encyclopedia: Consumerism