consumerists

/kənˈsumərɪsts/
noun
  1. Plural of consumerist: people who believe that buying and owning many goods is important or desirable.
    • The store's sale attracted many consumerists looking for bargains.
    • Consumerists often buy the newest electronics as soon as they are released.
    • Some consumerists feel unhappy if they cannot keep up with the latest trends.
  2. Plural of consumerist: people who work to protect the rights and interests of buyers.
    • Consumerists have helped create laws that require honest labeling.
    • The group of consumerists meets monthly to discuss new product safety issues.
    • Consumerists successfully pushed for a ban on unsafe toys.
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