conspicuous consumption
A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social…A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social prestige; excessive consumerism in order to flaunt one's purchasing power.
» Hummer limousines are the ultimate symbol of conspicuous consumption.
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значень: 1(незлічуване)A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social prestige; excessive consumerism in order to flaunt one's purchasing power.
Geltungskonsum, Prestigekonsum, Repräsentationskonsum
демонстрати́вное потребле́ниеdemonstratívnoje potreblénije
- buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
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речень: 3Hummer limousines are the ultimate symbol of conspicuous consumption.
Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.
Cell phones have become status symbols, signs of prosperity, and one of the most noticeable examples of conspicuous consumption in North Korea.
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мов: 7За значеннями 1
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Coined by American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in 1899.Coined by American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in 1899.
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