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commodify

/kɒmˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does commodify mean?

verb

to make something into a commodity, or to treat something as if it were a commodity, often in a way that is seen as exploitative or dehumanizing.

Example

"The company commodified the natural resource, extracting it at a low cost and selling it at a high price."

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