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commercialism

[kuh-mur-shuh-liz-uh m]

noun

the principles, practices, and spirit of commerce.
a commercial attitude in noncommercial affairs; inappropriate or excessive emphasis on profit, success, or immediate results.
a commercial custom or expression.

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Nearby words

  1. commercial paper,
  2. commercial pilot,
  3. commercial traveler,
  4. commercial traveller,
  5. commercial vehicle,
  6. commerciality,
  7. commercialization,
  8. commercialize,
  9. commie,
  10. comminate

Origin of commercialism

commercial + -ism
Related forms
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British Dictionary definitions for anti-commercialism

commercialism

noun

the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce
exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit
Derived Formscommercialist, nouncommercialistic, adjective
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Word Origin and History for anti-commercialism

commercialism

n.

"principles and practice of commerce," 1849, from commercial (adj.) + -ism.

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