English Dictionary

conspicuous consumption

名詞

不可算名詞

A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social prestige; excessive consumerism in order to flaunt one's purchasing power.

日本語の意味

社会的威信を得るために、所持品を公然と誇示する消費行動 / 他者に対して経済力や購買力をひけらかすための過剰な消費

Many critics argue that conspicuous consumption erodes community values by prioritizing status over solidarity.

多くの批評家は、顕示的消費が社会的地位を得ようとするあまり連帯を犠牲にし、共同体の価値を蝕んでいると主張している。

意味（1）

A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social prestige; excessive consumerism in order to flaunt one's purchasing power.

Conspicuous consumption is a proof of economic success.