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anti-consumerism

[/ˌænti.kənˈsuːmərɪzəm/]
noun
anticonsumismo
1. A social and political movement or ideology that opposes or criticizes consumerism, excessive consumption, and consumer culture
The anti-consumerism movement advocates for sustainable living and minimalism.
O movimento anticonsumista defende o consumo sustentável e o minimalismo.
2. The practice or advocacy of reducing consumption and rejecting materialism as a lifestyle philosophy
Her anti-consumerism beliefs led her to buy only secondhand clothing.
Suas convicções anticonsumistas a levaram a comprar apenas roupas usadas.
NYC Slang
anti-consumerist lifestyle; 'going minimal'
Synonyms
anti-consumptionconsumerism criticismminimalismvoluntary simplicity
Antonyms
consumerismmaterialismconsumptioncommercialism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anticonsumismo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
anticonsumismo
Common in academic and activist circles
Portugal
anticonsumismo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fighting against the tide of consumerism
rejecting the consumer culture
living against consumption norms
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