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consumer society

noun

UK/kənˈsjuː.mə səˌsaɪ.ə.ti/
US/kənˈsuː.mɚ səˌsaɪ.ə.t̬i/

Definitions of consumer society noun

  1. Countable

    A society characterized by the frequent purchase of new goods, often unnecessary, where great importance is placed on possessing numerous items.

    • In a consumer society, advertising constantly influences our purchasing decisions.

    • Many people criticize consumer society for contributing to waste and environmental damage.

    • This consumer society is characterized by mass production and mass consumption.