소비주의
The ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. It is frequently discussed in IELTS in relation to environmental impact and lifestyle.
Examples
3 of 5현대 사회는 소비주의가 매우 강합니다.
Modern society has a very strong sense of consumerism.
이 책은 물질 중심의 소비주의를 비판하고 있다.
This book criticizes material-centered consumerism.
소비주의 때문에 필요 없는 물건을 너무 많이 사게 돼.
Because of consumerism, I end up buying too many things I don't need.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sobi (Spend) + Ju-ui (Ism). The 'ism' of spending.
Quick Quiz
지나친 ( )는 자원 고갈의 문제를 야기한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비주의
Examples
현대 사회는 소비주의가 매우 강합니다.
everydayModern society has a very strong sense of consumerism.
이 책은 물질 중심의 소비주의를 비판하고 있다.
academicThis book criticizes material-centered consumerism.
소비주의 때문에 필요 없는 물건을 너무 많이 사게 돼.
informalBecause of consumerism, I end up buying too many things I don't need.
기업들은 소비주의를 조장하는 마케팅 전략을 세웁니다.
businessCompanies build marketing strategies that promote consumerism.
지속 가능한 발전을 위해서는 소비주의적 태도를 바꿔야 합니다.
formalFor sustainable development, we must change consumerist attitudes.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
과도한 소비주의
excessive consumerism
소비주의 사회
consumerist society
무분별한 소비주의
indiscriminate consumerism
Often Confused With
Sobi is the act of consuming; Sobi-juui is the ideology or culture of consumption.
Usage Notes
Often used negatively to describe the wastefulness of modern society.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 'consumerism' (ideology) with 'consumer rights' (소비자 권리).
Memory Tip
Sobi (Spend) + Ju-ui (Ism). The 'ism' of spending.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 消费 (spending) + 主义 (ism).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지나친 ( )는 자원 고갈의 문제를 야기한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비주의
Related Vocabulary
More economy words
도약하다
B2To make a sudden, significant jump or advancement in level, status, or stage.
종속되다
B2To be subordinate to or dependent on something else, often used to describe power dynamics or logical relationships.
증대
B2An increase or expansion in amount, scale, or degree.
낙후되다
B2To fall behind or be underdeveloped compared to others. It is often used to describe regions, facilities, or technology that are outdated.
상회하다
B1To exceed or go above a certain number, level, or standard.
소득
B1Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments; income or earnings.
예산
B1A plan of how to spend money over a particular period of time. It can refer to a personal, corporate, or government financial plan.
수출하다
B1To sell and send goods or services to another country for trade.
수입하다
B1To bring in or buy goods, services, or even ideas from another country.
생산
B1The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free