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What you gave up was "conspicuous consumption" Consumerism is the promotion of the consumers interest as opposed to the producers. "consumptionism" is a better word for promotion of consumption rather than consumer's interests.
The Melangerie: Consumerism and consumptionism
The Melangerie: Consumerism and consumptionism