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commercialism

/kɒməˈrʃənəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does commercialism mean?

noun

The practice of promoting or selling goods or services in a way that is intended to appeal to people's desires or needs, often in a way that is considered to be overly focused on profit or material gain.

Example

"The company's commercialism was criticized for prioritizing profits over social responsibility."

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