commercialist
ʃəˌlɪz 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.
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commercialism (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce |
| 2. | exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit |
| com'mercialist | |
| —n | |
| commercia'listic | |
| —adj | |
| commercialism (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce |
| 2. | exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit |
| com'mercialist | |
| —n | |
| commercia'listic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
commercialism
"principles and practice of commerce," 1849, from commercial + -ism.
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