noun
- the act or practice of not consuming or using something; abstinence from consumption
Usage: formal; often used in economic, environmental, or political contexts
Examples
- The environmental movement promotes nonconsumption of single-use plastics.
- His nonconsumption of alcohol was a personal choice based on health concerns.
- The study examined patterns of nonconsumption among wealthy households.
- Nonconsumption of fossil fuels is a key goal of climate policy.
- The activist group advocates for nonconsumption of products from unethical companies.