noun · uncountable · rare

conspicuous consumption

демонстративное потребление

Geltungskonsum, Prestigekonsum, Repräsentationskonsum

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.

Meaning

1 senses

(uncountable)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

More definitions

buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

Examples

3 sentences

Hummer limousines are the ultimate symbol of conspicuous consumption.
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Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.
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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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