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com⋅mer⋅cial⋅ism

  [kuh-mur-shuh-liz-uhm]
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–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.
Origin:
commercial + -ism

Related forms:
com⋅mer⋅cial⋅ist, noun
com⋅mer⋅cial⋅is⋅tic, adjective
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com·mer·cial·ism   (kə-mûr'shə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business.

  2. An attitude that emphasizes tangible profit or success.

com·mer'cial·ist n., com·mer'cial·is'tic adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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