Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

consumismo

Noun

/kənˈsuː.mɪ.zəm/

Definition

A social and economic phenomenon characterized by an increasing preoccupation with consumption, often leading to excessive buying and an insatiable desire for material goods.

Examples

O consumismo é um fenômeno crescente na sociedade moderna.
Ela criticou o consumismo, dizendo que ele afeta nosso bem-estar emocional.

Meaning

The practice of promoting a high level of consumption and the belief that personal happiness and social status can be derived from the acquisition of goods.