consumerism

Meanings

• Noun

  The buying of goods and services, especially in large quantities, for personal use, typically involving a great expenditure.

  - "The holiday season brings an increase in consumerism."
  - "The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to mass production."
  - "Consumerism can lead to overspending and debt."

• Noun

  An economic system where individuals purchase goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants.

  - "Capitalism and consumerism are closely related."
  - "Consumerism has been blamed for environmental degradation."
  - "Consumerism can lead to a focus on material possessions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consumerism
consummate , consummation , compensation , constitution

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Variants

List of all variants of consumerism that leads to same result
consumerism , consumerisms , consumerist , consumeristic , consumerists , anti-consumerism , anti-consumerisms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'consumare,' meaning 'to bring to an end,' with the suffix 'ism' denoting a belief or system.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'consumer' first appeared in English in the late 14th century, meaning 'one who uses up,'

2. Consumerism is often associated with overconsumption and waste.

3. The United States is one of the most consumer-driven economies in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, the means of production, and the means of exchange, in which the market determines the prices of goods and services.

2. Materialism: A doctrine that the physical world is the only reality and that matter is the fundamental substance.

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Culture

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Consumerism has been a significant cultural force in modern societies, influencing literature, art, music, and advertising. It has been depicted in various ways, from critiques of its negative effects on individuals and communities to celebrations of its ability to provide convenience and pleasure.

How to Memorize "consumerism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shopping mall or a consumer buying numerous goods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate consumerism with the idea of purchasing and consumption.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-Consume-rism: Consume many resources.'

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