commercialism

IPA/kəˈmɜːʃəlɪzəm/
KK[kəmˈɚʃəlˌɪzəm]IPA/kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/

commercialism — noun

1. a way of thinking or acting in which making money is treated as more important t

1.名詞B2
釋義

a way of thinking or acting in which making money is treated as more important than the quality of goods, the welfare of workers, or the needs of the community

例句

Brandon stopped shopping at the big supermarket because commercialism had replaced friendly service there.

commercialism + replace + noun showing what was lost

Yara chose to buy from local farms, seeing large food companies as symbols of commercialism.

collocation: symbol(s) of commercialism

同義詞
  • consumerism

    focuses more on buying and consuming products, while commercialism focuses on the profit-driven attitude of sellers

  • materialism

    emphasises the desire for wealth and possessions as a personal value, whereas commercialism is a system or practice

  • profit-seeking

    more neutral and narrower — refers directly to the goal of financial gain without the broader cultural critique

反義詞
  • idealism

    prioritises principles and moral values over financial gain

  • altruism

    focuses on selfless concern for others rather than profit

文法句型

commercialism + verb (e.g. destroys, replaces)

用法筆記

Uncountable noun, most frequently used in critical or disapproving contexts. Common collocating adjectives include 'crass', 'rampant', and 'mindless'.

常見錯誤

❌The commercialism of the new phone is impressive.
✅The marketing of the new phone is impressive.
💡'Commercialism' describes a profit-driven attitude or system, not a specific business activity.
❌Commercialism has increased in the city centre.
✅Commercial activity has increased in the city centre.
💡'Commercialism' implies a critical judgement about values, while 'commerce' or 'commercial activity' is neutral.