commercialism
Americannoun
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the principles, practices, and spirit of commerce.
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a commercial attitude in noncommercial affairs; inappropriate or excessive emphasis on profit, success, or immediate results.
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a commercial custom or expression.
noun
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the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce
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exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit
Other Word Forms
- anticommercialism noun
- anticommercialist noun
- anticommercialistic adjective
- commercialist noun
- commercialistic adjective
- supercommercialism noun
Etymology
Origin of commercialism
Example Sentences
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Instead, many Gen Alpha youths look to the Grinch for his views on “corruption or poverty or the oversaturation of commercialism,” Darnell said.
From Los Angeles Times
The lights are up and the baubles are out: with trees across the country already decorated and on display, there has been some traditional grumbling about whether commercialism means it gets earlier every year.
From BBC
But commercialism has won out over art, which is to say obviousness has run roughshod over subtlety.
From Los Angeles Times
In his sophomore feature, Fabbro, who previously directed the 2021 romantic thriller “The Grand Bolero,” juxtaposes the quiet grace of Igor’s modest life with the cacophony and commercialism of contemporary truffle auctions.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s meant to create an environment free of commercialism, advertising and monetary transactions.
From Los Angeles Times
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