consumerism
intermediateB2/kənˈsjuːməɹɪzəm/ · con-su-mer-ism
The cultural and economic phenomenon of increasing consumption of goods and services.
Meanings
The cultural and economic phenomenon of increasing consumption of goods and services.
سامانوں اور خدمات کی بڑھتی ہوئی کھپت کا ثقافتی اور اقتصادی مظہر۔
مصرفیت
masrafiyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- consumerist society
- impact of consumerism
- consumerism and sustainability
Example Sentences
Consumerism has led to an increase in plastic waste.
مصرفیت نے پلاسٹک کے فضلے میں اضافہ کیا ہے۔
Masrafiyat ne plastic ke fazlay mein izafa kiya hai.
Many argue that consumerism undermines traditional values.
بہت سے لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ مصرفیت روایتی اقدار کو کمزور کرتی ہے۔
Boht se log kehte hain ke masrafiyat riwajati aqdar ko kamzor karti hai.
The rise of consumerism has changed the way we view happiness.
مصرفیت کے عروج نے خوشی کو دیکھنے کا طریقہ تبدیل کیا ہے۔
Masrafiyat ke uroo' ne khushi ko dekhne ka tareeqa tabdeel kiya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember consumerism as the 'ism' that makes us 'consume' more.
Imagine a shopping mall filled with eager shoppers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دولت کا یہ عالم ہے کہ آج کل سب مصروف ہیں، خریدو فروخت میں لوگ، روح سے سب بے خبر ہیں۔
Dolat ka yeh aalam hai ke aaj kal sab masroof hain, khareedo farokht mein log, rooh se sab be khabar hain.
The state of wealth today is such that everyone is busy, in buying and selling, unaware of the soul.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھپت کا پتھر چلاؤ۔
Khapat ka patthar chalao.
Push the stone of consumption.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "consumer" — one who consumes
First known use: 1920s
The term 'consumerism' began to be used in the 20th century, gaining popularity in discussions about economics and social behavior related to the purchasing of goods and services.