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anti-consumption

[/ˌæntiˈkɒnsʌmpʃən/]
noun
anticonsumo
1. A philosophical stance or movement that opposes excessive consumerism and promotes reduced material consumption, often for environmental, social, or ethical reasons
The anti-consumption movement advocates for sustainable living and minimal waste.
O movimento de anticonsumo defende um estilo de vida sustentável e com mínimo desperdício.
2. The practice of deliberately reducing or avoiding purchases and material accumulation as a form of social or environmental activism
Her commitment to anti-consumption led her to adopt a minimalist lifestyle.
Seu compromisso com o anticonsumo a levou a adotar um estilo de vida minimalista.
Synonyms
anti-consumerismminimalismvoluntary simplicityconscientious consumption
Antonyms
consumerismoverconsumptionmaterialismhyperconsumption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anticonsumo
Commonly used in discussions about sustainability and environmental activism
Portugal
anti-consumo
Often used in academic and environmental discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

less is more
living off the grid
reduce, reuse, recycle
conscious consumption
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