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commercialism
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commercialism
(noun)
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commercialism
/kə
ˈ
mɚʃəˌlɪzəm/
noun
commercialism
/kə
ˈ
mɚʃəˌlɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of COMMERCIALISM
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disapproving
:
the attitude or actions of people who are influenced too strongly by the desire to earn money or buy goods rather than by other values
the
commercialism
of modern society
the increasing
commercialism
of the Christmas holiday
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