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