Definition

A person who is involved in business or trade, often focused on making profits and promoting commercial interests.

Example

The commercialist advocated for policies that would benefit local businesses.

Conversation

I met a really interesting commercialist at the networking event yesterday.

Oh really? What did they have to say?

They talked about the latest trends in marketing and how to adapt to them as a commercialist.

That sounds valuable! I should learn more about that too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commercialist → It is formed from "commercial" (from Latin "commercium", meaning trade or commerce) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "commercialist" refers to a person who is engaged in or advocates for commerce or trade.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in 'trade' ('commercium') and is an 'advocate' or 'practitioner' ('-ist') of that trade.

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