Meaning
consumerism
- the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods
In a sentence
Molti sociologi criticano il consumismo sfrenato delle feste natalizie.
Many sociologists criticize the rampant consumerism of the Christmas holidays.
Il consumismo porta spesso a un enorme spreco di risorse naturali.
Consumerism often leads to a huge waste of natural resources.
Come possiamo combattere gli effetti negativi del consumismo moderno?
How can we fight the negative effects of modern consumerism?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consumismo | masculine · singular |
| consumismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually carries a critical or negative connotation in Italian sociopolitical discourse.