noun. The movement seeking to protect and inform consumers by requiring such practices as honest packaging and advertising, product guarantees, and improved safety standards.

noun. The theory that a progressively greater consumption of goods is economically beneficial.

noun. Attachment to materialistic values or possessions.

noun. A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, improved safety standards etc

noun. A materialistic attachment to possessions

noun. An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.

noun. the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial

noun. a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers