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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBuycott
/ˈbaɪ.kɒt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act of buying a product or service specifically to support a company, brand, or nation that upholds ethical, political, or social values.
"The community organized a buycott to support local businesses affected by the supply chain crisis."
- 1
To patronize a business or purchase a specific product to show support for the company's practices or policies.
"Consumers decided to buycott the brand after it committed to sustainable manufacturing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
A portmanteau coined in the early 21st century, combining the verb 'buy' with the suffix '-cott' extracted and reanalyzed from 'boycott'. It reflects the modern shift in consumer activism toward strategic purchasing rather than solely abstaining from trade.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buycott" is said worldwide
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achat militant
Transliteration: /a.ʃa mi.li.tɑ̃/
"De nombreux consommateurs pratiquent l'achat militant pour soutenir les producteurs locaux."
Buykott
Transliteration: /ˈbaɪkɔt/
"Ein Buykott ist das gezielte Kaufen von Produkten zur Unterstützung eines Unternehmens."
acquisto etico
Transliteration: /aˈkwisto ˈɛ.ti.ko/
"Molti clienti promuovono un acquisto etico per premiare le aziende sostenibili."
compra solidaria
Transliteration: /ˈkom.pɾa so.liˈda.ɾja/
"La campaña de compra solidaria ayudó a mantener a flote a la pequeña empresa."
consumo consciente
Transliteration: /kõˈsu.mu kõˈsĩ.tʃi/
"O consumo consciente incentiva a compra de produtos de empresas éticas."
समर्थनार्थ खरीद
Transliteration: samarthanarth khareed
"नैतिक कंपनियों का समर्थन करने के लिए लोगों ने समर्थनार्थ खरीद शुरू की।"
支持性购买
Transliteration: /zhī chí xìng gòu mǎi/
"消费者通过支持性购买来奖励注重环保的企业。"
바이콧
Transliteration: /baɪ.kot/
"소비자들은 윤리적 기업을 돕기 위해 바이콧 운동을 벌였다."
バイコット
Transliteration: /baikotto/
"消費者は環境に優しい企業を支援するためにバイコットを行った。"
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