CONSUMERISM in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of CONSUMERISM
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consumerism
 n.  an attachment to materialistic positions; economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run
 n.  attachment to materialistic values or possessions; theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial
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1  Psy's song "Gangnam Style," which mocks the consumerism of a rich Seoul suburb, and hit horse-riding-style dance went viral on video-sharing website YouTube.
2  They have clearly embraced Western consumerism.