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commerce-oriented

|com-merce-o-ri-ent-ed|

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/ˈkɑːmɜːrs ˈɔːrientɪd/

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/ˈkɒmɜːs ˈɔːrientɪd/

focused on trade

Etymology
Etymology Information

'commerce-oriented' originates from the combination of 'commerce,' which comes from Latin 'commercium,' meaning 'trade,' and 'oriented,' from Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or direct.'

Historical Evolution

'commerce' evolved from the Latin 'commercium' through Old French 'commerce,' and 'oriented' from Latin 'orientare' through French 'orienter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'commerce' meant 'trade or exchange of goods,' and 'oriented' meant 'directed towards.' Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on commercial activities.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed for commercial activities or trade.

The new policy is commerce-oriented, aiming to boost trade.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 12:21