Consumerism
/kəˈnsuməˌrɪzəm/
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Definition
(noun) A materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies.
Sentence Examples
Do the Germans have any other concerns in life apart from consumerism?
Excessive consumerism in some countries affects the natural environment.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Do the Germans have any other concerns in life apart from ____?