commercialists
/kəˈmɜrʃəlɪsts/
noun
- People who strongly support or focus on commercial interests and business activities, often prioritizing profit over other values.
- The town's old market square was redesigned by commercialists who wanted to attract chain stores.
- The commercialists in the company pushed for more advertising, even if it meant cutting quality.
- Many critics argue that commercialists have taken over the art world, turning galleries into shops.