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consumerism Synonyms

Another word for consumerism

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• noun (Context 1)

A social and economic preoccupation with the continual acquisition of consumer goods, often criticized as excessive or wasteful.

Usage Example

"The documentary examined how modern holiday traditions have been shaped by rampant materialism."

Strongest
materialism
Strong
commercialism
acquisitiveness
Weak
affluenza

Opposites of consumerism

The opposite of consumerism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

minimalism
asceticism
frugality
conservationism
thrift
austerity
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• Nearby Words

consumable
consume
consumer
consumerism
consumerist
consumeristic
consuming

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Consumerism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/consumerism
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