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Definition of commercialism

commercialism

/kəˈmɝː.ʃəˌlɪz.əm/
com · mer · cial · ism
Plural:commercialisms
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Adjective:commercialistic
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• noun

1

An attitude, practice, or system that emphasizes the maximization of financial profit, often at the expense of artistic quality, cultural integrity, or moral values.

Example

"Many critics complained that rampant commercialism had overshadowed the traditional meaning of the winter holidays."

2

An expression, custom, or method characteristic of the business world or commercial trade.

Example

"The report was filled with standard corporate commercialisms that obscured the underlying financial data."

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• Rhymes for commercialism

• Nearby Words

commenter
commerce
commercial
commercialism
commerciality
commercialization
commercialize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from "commercial" + "-ism", originally tracing back to the Latin "commercium" ("trade, trafficking"), from "com-" ("together") and "merx" ("merchandise").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commercialism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commercialism
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