anticommerciality
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/ˌæn.ti.kəˌmɝːˈʃæl.ɪ.ti/
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/ˌæn.ti.kəˌmɜːˈʃæl.ɪ.ti/
opposition to commercialism
Etymology
'anticommerciality' originates from modern English, formed by the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') attached to 'commerciality' (from 'commercial'), where 'commercial' relates to trade or commerce.
'commercial' ultimately comes from Latin 'commercium' meaning 'trade, traffic'; it passed into Old French and Middle English as words related to trade, then gave rise in English to 'commercial' and the abstract noun 'commerciality'; the newer formation 'anticommerciality' was created by prefixing 'anti-' to express opposition.
Initially, roots such as 'commercium' denoted 'trade' or 'exchange'; over time 'commercial' and related nouns came to denote qualities related to commerce, and 'anticommerciality' evolved to mean opposition to those commercial qualities or to commercialisation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being opposed to commercialism or to commercial exploitation; opposition to commerce-driven values.
The artist's anticommerciality was evident in the way the gallery rejected ads and corporate sponsorships.
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Noun 2
a characteristic of something that lacks commercial appeal or is unsuitable for commercial markets (noncommercial character).
The film's deliberate anticommerciality limited its box office success but won critical praise.
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Last updated: 2025/08/29 17:43