MERCANTILE

• (adj.) of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

  "mercantile theories", "mercantile system"

  In his work, ‘The Wealth of Nations’, Adam Smith argued against the mercantile system. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) relating to or characteristic of trade or traders

  "the mercantile North was forging ahead"

• (adj.) profit oriented

  "a commercial book", "preached a mercantile and militant patriotism", "a mercenary enterprise", "a moneymaking business"

  synonyms : mercenary , moneymaking

  Setting up a food stall on the busy street proved to be a mercantile venture. -added by naila_inlas

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