consumerist

consumerist
/keuhn sooh"meuhr ist/, n.
1. Also called consumer advocate. a person who is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare and rights of consumers.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to consumer interests or consumerism.
[1965-70; CONSUMER + -IST]

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