consumerist
consumerist — adjective
- consumeristpositive
- more consumeristcomparative
- most consumeristsuperlative
1. relating to the idea that buying and using many products and services is good fo
relating to the idea that buying and using many products and services is good for society and the economy — often used to describe modern societies where shopping is central to daily life.
Layla found the consumerist culture of the shopping mall both exciting and overwhelming.
consumerist culture — describing a shopping-centred lifestyle
The magazine promoted a consumerist lifestyle with articles about the latest gadgets and fashion trends.
consumerist lifestyle — noun collocation
Eric criticised consumerist values that drive people to buy things they do not really need.
A consumerist society often judges success by the number of possessions a person has.
- materialistic
more personal and moral — describes individuals who value possessions too much, whereas consumerist describes a system or culture
- commercial
broader — can describe any business-related activity, not specifically the belief that consumption is good
- anti-consumerist
directly opposing the values of consumerism
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (consumerist culture, consumerist society, consumerist values). Not used to describe individual shopping behaviour — it describes a system or set of beliefs.
常見錯誤
consumerist — noun
1. a person who supports the idea that high levels of buying and using products and
a person who supports the idea that high levels of buying and using products and services are good for the economy and for people's quality of life — someone who actively takes part in or promotes a consumption-centred lifestyle.
As a committed consumerist, Ayana always bought the latest smartphone on launch day.
countable: 'a committed consumerist'
Consumerists like Hiro argue that high levels of spending keep the economy strong.
plural form: consumerists
A documentary followed several consumerists who measure their happiness by what they own.
Tuan, a lifelong consumerist, proudly showed off his collection of designer sneakers.
Élise's family are dedicated consumerists — they upgrade their car, phone, and TV every year.
- pro-consumption advocate
a more formal or neutral phrase that avoids the ideological weight of 'consumerism'
- materialist
carries a more personal, moral judgment — focuses on valuing possessions rather than supporting an economic system
- anti-consumerist
a person who opposes the values and practices of consumerism
- minimalist
someone who deliberately owns few possessions, opposite in lifestyle to a consumerist
用法筆記
Countable agent noun referring to a person. Distinct from 'consumerism', which is the uncountable abstract concept (the theory or movement itself). Do not use 'consumerist' as an uncountable abstract noun — use 'consumerism' instead. Example: 'Consumerism drives economic growth' (not 'Consumerist drives economic growth').