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an·ti-con·sum·er·ism | \ ˌan-tē-kən-ˈsü-mə-ˌri-zəm 
, -mər-ˌi-, ˌan-tī- \
, -mər-ˌi-, ˌan-tī- \Definition of anti-consumerism
: opposition or resistance to a culture or way of life emphasizing the purchase and use of consumer goods : opposition to consumerism Not only is REI closed on Thursday, it will also be closed on Black Friday, forgoing millions in revenue in the spirit of anti-consumerism and pro-family time.— Jason Lee
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