Commercialism: meaning, definitions and examples
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commercialism
[ kəˈmɜːrʃəˌlɪzəm ]
in business
The belief in the importance of making money and selling goods and services, often at the expense of other values such as art or culture.
Synonyms
capitalism, consumerism, materialism
Examples of usage
- The artist rejected commercialism and focused on creating art for the sake of self-expression.
- Commercialism has led to the proliferation of advertisements in every aspect of our lives.
negative connotation
The excessive emphasis on profit-making and the exploitation of resources for financial gain.
Synonyms
exploitation, mercantilism, profiteering
Examples of usage
- The commercialism of the pharmaceutical industry often comes at the cost of affordable healthcare for the general population.
- Historically, colonialism has been closely linked to commercialism and the pursuit of economic interests.
Translations
Translations of the word "commercialism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comercialismo
🇮🇳 व्यावसायिकता
🇩🇪 Kommerzialisierung
🇮🇩 komersialisme
🇺🇦 комерціалізм
🇵🇱 komercjalizm
🇯🇵 商業主義 (しょうぎょうしゅぎ)
🇫🇷 commercialisme
🇪🇸 comercialismo
🇹🇷 ticarilik
🇰🇷 상업주의 (商業主義)
🇸🇦 التجارية
🇨🇿 komercialismus
🇸🇰 komercializmus
🇨🇳 商业主义 (shāngyè zhǔyì)
🇸🇮 komercializem
🇮🇸 viðskiptahyggja
🇰🇿 коммерцияландыру
🇬🇪 კომერციალიზმი
🇦🇿 kommersializm
🇲🇽 comercialismo
Word origin
The term 'commercialism' originated in the early 19th century, stemming from the word 'commercial' which refers to activities related to buying and selling goods or services. The concept of commercialism has evolved over time, reflecting the shift towards a more profit-driven economy in many societies. It has often been associated with critiques of consumer culture and the prioritization of financial gain over other values.
See also: commerce, commercial.