commercialism

[kuh-mur-shuh-liz-uhm]

noun

1. the principles, practices, and spirit of commerce.

2. a commercial attitude in noncommercial affairs; inappropriate or excessive emphasis on profit, success, or immediate results.

3. a commercial custom or expression.

commercialism

/ kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce

2. exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit

Other Word Forms

• commercialist noun
• commercialistic adjective
• anticommercialism noun
• anticommercialist noun
• anticommercialistic adjective
• supercommercialism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commercialism¹

commercial + -ism

Example Sentences

But commercialism has won out over art, which is to say obviousness has run roughshod over subtlety.

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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.

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It’s meant to create an environment free of commercialism, advertising and monetary transactions.

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The cartoonist wanted to tell a story that cut through the glitz of holiday commercialism and brought the focus back to something deeper.

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They despised its commercialism and dreaded the prospect of future films about Mattel properties such as Barney and American Girl dolls.

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Related Words

• commerce 
• deal 
• dealings 
• exchange 
• industry 
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• market 
• sales 
• selling 
• trade 
• traffic 
• transaction