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.
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commercialism
/ (kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce
exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit