Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anticonsumer

Adjective
/ˌæn.ti.kənˈsuː.mər/
Definition
Opposed to consumerism or the excessive consumption of goods and services.
Examples
  • The anticonsumer movement encourages individuals to think critically about their purchases.
  • Many anticonsumer activists promote a lifestyle centered around minimalism and sustainability.
  • His anticonsumer philosophy led him to buy only what he truly needed.
Meaning
The term ‘anticonsumer’ describes attitudes or actions that resist or reject consumer-oriented behaviors. This can include promoting sustainable practices, minimizing waste, or advocating for a simpler lifestyle that does not rely on constant purchasing.
Synonyms
  • Minimalist
  • Austerity-minded
  • Nonconsumer
  • Sustainable
  • Counter-consumerist