kənˈsuːməˌrɪzəm 
British kənˈsjuːməˌrɪzəm
often disapproving
1
: the belief that it is good for people to spend a lot of money on goods and services
2
: the actions of people who spend a lot of money on goods and services
concerns about increasing consumerism among teenagers
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“Consumerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consumerism. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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