Definition

Not involved in buying or selling goods or services for profit.

Example

The festival was a noncommercial event, focusing on community and art rather than making money.

Conversation

I went to that art exhibit yesterday, and it was really interesting.

Oh, was it noncommercial?

Yeah, all the pieces were created just for the love of art.

That sounds amazing! I love when artists share their work without trying to sell it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncommercial → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "commercial" (from Latin "commercium", meaning trade or commerce). The word "noncommercial" means not related to or not engaged in trade or commerce.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'trade' ('commercial') to remember that 'noncommercial' refers to something that is not involved in trade.

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