decommercialized
|de-com-mer-cial-ized|
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/diːkəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪzd/
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/diːkəˈmɜːʃəlaɪzd/
(decommercialize)
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
'Commercialize' evolved from the Latin word 'commercium', meaning 'trade', and 'de-' was added to indicate removal.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove trade elements', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove commercial elements or influences from something.
The city decided to decommercialize the park to preserve its natural beauty.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 23:55