Consumerism

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /kənˈsuːməˌrɪzəm/

Definitions of consumerism

noun a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair pricing, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 Consumerism is when people buy a lot of things.

A2 Many advertisements promote consumerism by encouraging people to buy more.

B1 Consumerism can lead to overconsumption and environmental issues.

B2 Some people believe that consumerism is fueled by materialism and the desire for status.

C1 Critics argue that consumerism has negative effects on society, such as increased debt and waste.

C2 The rise of consumerism in the 20th century has drastically changed the way people interact with products and services.

Examples of consumerism in a Sentence

formal Consumerism is the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable.

informal Consumerism is the reason why people always feel the need to buy the latest gadgets.

slang Consumerism is just a fancy word for people buying a lot of stuff they don't really need.

figurative Consumerism is like a never-ending cycle of wanting more and more material possessions.

Grammatical Forms of consumerism

plural

consumerisms

comparative

more consumerist

superlative

most consumerist

present tense

consumerism

future tense

will consumerism

perfect tense

have consumerism

continuous tense

is consumerism

singular

consumerism

positive degree

consumerism

infinitive

to consumerism

gerund

consumerism

participle

consumerism

Origin and Evolution of consumerism

First Known Use: 1915 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'consumerism' originated in the early 20th century in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the promotion of consumer interests or the theory that increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable, the term 'consumerism' has evolved to also encompass the culture and ideology of excessive consumption and materialism.