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    consumerism

    US /kənˈsu:mərɪzəm/

    ・

    UK /kənˈsju:mərɪzəm/

    A2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounTheory that buying a lot of goods is a good thing
    I think, consumerism is kind of obsession, and it gives false concept of happiness

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    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

    08:42ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
    • But again, big media and advertisement companies work to drive consumerism.

      But again, big media and advertisement companies work to drive consumerism.

    A2

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • In case you're not familiar with this pinnacle of U.S. consumerism. Let me explain. 

      In case you're not familiar with this pinnacle of U.S. consumerism. Let me explain. 

    • In case you're not familiar with this pinnacle of U.S. consumerism, let me explain.

      In case you're not familiar with this pinnacle of U.S. consumerism, let me explain.

    B1

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • I think that's a big issue with consumerism, and it's running rampant.

      I think that's a big issue with consumerism, and it's running rampant.

    • I think that's a big issue with consumerism, and it's running rampant.

      I think that's a big issue with consumerism, and it's running rampant.

    A2

    If websites work, do they still need to look pretty?

    09:18If websites work, do they still need to look pretty?
    • When I first bought them, I put them in my ears and walked around with that classic post-consumerism glow,

      When I first bought them, I put them in my ears and walked around with that classic post-consumerism glow,

    • When I first bought them, I put them in my ears and walked around with that classic post-consumerism glow.

      When I first bought them, I put them in my ears and walked around with that classic post-consumerism glow.

    B1

    MR BEAST: 'I WILL BUY TIKTOK"

    14:33MR BEAST: 'I WILL BUY TIKTOK"
    • If you're like a little influencer girl who's promoting consumerism, nuked.

      If you're like a little influencer girl who's promoting consumerism, nuked.

    • If you're like a little influencer girl who's promoting consumerism, nuked.

      If you're like a little influencer girl who's promoting consumerism, nuked.

    B1

    67 Meme EXPLAINED

    04:1967 Meme EXPLAINED
    • This led to him producing an official line of six-seven canned water drinks later on, because consumerism is a snake eating its own tail.

      This led to him producing an official line of six-seven canned water drinks later on, because consumerism is a snake eating its own tail.

    • Because consumerism is a snake eating its own tail,

      Because consumerism is a snake eating its own tail,

    B2

    300 Years of FOSSIL FUELS in 300 Seconds

    05:39300 Years of FOSSIL FUELS in 300 Seconds
    • Advertising executives invent consumerism to soak up overproduction.

      Advertising executives invent consumerism to soak up overproduction.

    • Advertising executives invent consumerism to soak up overproduction.

      Advertising executives invent consumerism to soak up overproduction.

    B1

    10 Americans Who Are HATED All Over the World

    16:3410 Americans Who Are HATED All Over the World
    • Her carefully curated image, driven by an extravagant lifestyle, documented for millions on Keeping up with the Kardashians and social media, is often perceived as emblematic of superficiality and consumerism run rampant.

      Her carefully curated image, driven by an extravagant lifestyle, documented for millions on Keeping up with the Kardashians and social media, is often perceived as emblematic of superficiality and consumerism run rampant.

    • social media is often perceived as emblematic of superficiality and consumerism run rampant.

      social media is often perceived as emblematic of superficiality and consumerism run rampant.

    B2

    Please Use This Song (Jon Lajoie)

    04:13Please Use This Song (Jon Lajoie)
    • The music industry's dying, but consumerism is crising.

      The music industry's dying, but consumerism is crising.

    • The music industry's dying, but consumerism is thriving

      The music industry's dying, but consumerism is thriving

    B1

    Why I’ll Never Drive a Modern Car Again

    08:40Why I’ll Never Drive a Modern Car Again
    • But what people don't realize is those trends, they're pretty heavily influenced by, you know, consumerism, Amazon, all these things, targeted ads, it gives them another foot in the door to put targeted ads in your car.

      But what people don't realize is those trends, they're pretty heavily influenced by, you know, consumerism, Amazon, all these things, targeted ads, it gives them another foot in the door to put targeted ads in your car.

    • But what people don't realize is those trends, they're pretty heavily influenced by consumerism, Amazon, and

      But what people don't realize is those trends, they're pretty heavily influenced by consumerism, Amazon, and

    A2