consumerism
/kənˈsumərɪzm̩/ noun C1- A materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies.
- An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.
- A policy or social movement of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, as well as improved safety standards, among other measures.
Plural consumerisms
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Drive-in restaurants and expansive service stations proliferated along the shoulders, creating a homogenized but highly functional landscape of commercial consumerism.
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