decommercialize
|de/com/mer/cial/ize|
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/ˌdiːkəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪz/
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/ˌdiːkəˈmɜːʃəlaɪz/
remove commercial aspects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decommercialize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'reverse', and 'commercialize', which comes from 'commerce', meaning 'trade'.
Historical Evolution
'decommercialize' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'commercialize', which itself was derived from 'commerce'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove trade aspects', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove commercial aspects or influences from something.
The organization aims to decommercialize the festival to focus on cultural heritage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 20:26