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non-commercialism

non-commercialism

7.7
The practice of not taking part in business to make money
  • noun
  • /nɒn-kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/
: no comercialismo
  • Many artists value non-commercialism as it allows for greater creative freedom.

Examples

  • The museum prides itself on its non-commercialism and commitment to public education.

  • Despite increasing corporate sponsorships, the festival has maintained a spirit of non-commercialism.

  • The charity focuses on non-commercialism to ensure all funds go to helping others.

  • Many artists embrace non-commercialism in their work.

  • The museum prides itself on its non-commercialism and commitment to public education.

  • Many artists value non-commercialism as it allows for greater creative freedom.

  • Despite increasing corporate sponsorships, the festival has maintained a spirit of non-commercialism.

Antonyms

commercialism
11 5.6

A focus on making money and selling things

How Commercial

commercialization
  • US
12 6.3
non-commercialism
7.7

Surface Forms

non-commercialism singular
non-commercialisms plural

Morphology

non-commercialism = commercialism (transparent) = non + commercial + ism

The prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates the noun 'commercialism', yielding 'not commercialism' in a predictable way.

Etymology

Non-commercialism breaks into non- meaning 'not', commercial meaning 'about trade or business' (the same root you see in commerce) and -ism meaning 'idea or practice'. So, non-commercialism is the idea or practice of not taking part in business or selling, which is why it describes events, art, or museums that avoid commercial aims.