commodification

[ kuh-mod-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or fact of turning something into an item that can be bought and sold:

   The commodification of water means that access is available only to those who can pay.

2. the act or fact of exploiting a person or thing for profit:

   Some of the tourism to developing countries risks becoming a commodification of culture and poverty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of commodification¹

commod(ity) ( def ) + -i- ( def ) + -fication ( def )

Example Sentences

In a world that elevates vacuous celebrity and commodification above hard truths and substance, King and “Tapestry” remain a continued reminder of our humanity, love, resilience and human connection in the present.

From Washington Post

These artists are beyond commodification; their iconic images are, indeed, icons.

From The Daily Beast

But their relationship illuminates two bigger problems within our culture: oversharing and commodification.

From The Daily Beast

But the real issues at hand are oversharing and commodification.

From The Daily Beast

True, Smith and Saltz are commenting on an especially egregious instance of commodification.

From The Daily Beast

Great strides have been made in the commodification of lust and love.

From The Daily Beast