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consumer culture

[kənˈsuːmər ˈkʌltʃər]
noun
cultura de consumo
1. A social and economic order that is based on the systematic creation and fostering of a desire to purchase goods and services in ever-greater amounts.
Consumer culture has led to increased materialism in modern society.
A cultura de consumo levou a um maior materialismo na sociedade moderna.
2. The cultural values and social practices centered around the buying and consumption of goods as a primary means of self-expression and identity formation.
Teenagers are heavily influenced by consumer culture through advertising and social media.
Os adolescentes são fortemente influenciados pela cultura de consumo através da publicidade e das redes sociais.
NYC Slang
the buy-buy lifestyle; keeping up with the Joneses
Synonyms
consumerismconsumer societymaterialistic culturethrowaway culture
Antonyms
minimalismsustainable cultureasceticismanti-consumerism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultura de consumo
Most common usage; widely understood in media and academic contexts
São Paulo
cultura de consumo
Standard usage in the economic and business sectors
Portugal
cultura de consumismo
Alternative form sometimes used; emphasizes consumerism aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

shop till you drop
retail therapy
conspicuous consumption
born to shop
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