consumerism
Refers to the ideology or social phenomenon that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.
Consumerism is spreading in modern society.
Consumerism is considered one of the causes of environmental problems.
消費社会 (consumer society) refers to the societal structure where consumption is central, while 消費主義 is the ideology or mindset promoting consumption.
Compound of 消費 (consumption) and 主義 (principle, -ism). The term is a direct translation of the English 'consumerism'.