commercialism

[ kuh-mur-shuh-liz-uh m ]
/ kəˈmɜr ʃəˌlɪz əm /

noun

the principles, practices, and spirit of commerce.
a commercial attitude in noncommercial affairs; inappropriate or excessive emphasis on profit, success, or immediate results.
a commercial custom or expression.

Origin of commercialism

commercial + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM commercialism

Words nearby commercialism

commercial paper, commercial pilot, commercial traveler, commercial traveller, commercial vehicle, commercialism, commerciality, commercialize, commie, comminate, commination

British Dictionary definitions for anti-commercialism

commercialism
/ (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce
exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit

Derived forms of commercialism

commercialist, noun commercialistic, adjective