C1
consumerism vs consumption
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consumerismnoun/kənˈsuː.mə.rɪ.zəm/ | Meaning the belief that buying and owning more things is important, or the habit of doing so | Goes with rampant consumerism | Example Advertising encourages consumerism by making us feel we always need something new. |
| consumptionnoun/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ | Meaning the amount of energy, food or goods that people use; also the act of using or eating them | Goes with energy consumption | Example Energy consumption rises sharply in summer because of air conditioners. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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