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Definition of noncommercial

noncommercial

/ˌnɑːnkəˈmɜːrʃəl/
(UK: non-commercial)
non · com · mer · cial
Adverb:noncommercially
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noncommercial Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not engaged in, intended for, or having a commercial or profit-making objective; operating primarily for public service, education, or personal use.

Example

"The university operates a noncommercial radio station funded entirely by listener donations and grants."

2

Not appealing to a wide popular market or designed to generate high sales, especially in art, film, or music.

Example

"The director's early experimental films were deliberately noncommercial and screened mainly at art-house cinemas."

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• Rhymes for noncommercial

• Nearby Words

noncombative
noncombustible
noncomedogenic
noncommercial
noncommissioned
noncommitment
noncommittal

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