コンシューマリズム

noun

consumer advocacy; consumer activism

Refers to the movement or philosophy that protects consumer rights, such as product safety and honest labeling. Often used in economic or social contexts.

See also: 消費者主権

• コンシューマリズムの高たかまりで、企き業ぎょうはより透とう明めいな表ひょう示じを求もとめられている。

  With the rise of consumer advocacy, companies are being asked for more transparent labeling.

noun

consumer spending; high consumption

Focuses on the economic activity of buying goods and services, often implying a culture of high consumption. Can carry a slightly critical tone about materialism.

• 現げん代だいのコンシューマリズムは環かん境きょう問もん題だいと深ふかく結むすびついている。

  Modern consumerism is deeply linked to environmental issues.