Meaning & use
Commercialised
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Managed or exploited for profit; made suitable for widespread sale, often at the expense of original purpose or authenticity. (British spelling of 'commercialized')
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Locals complained that the once-quiet beach town had become overly commercialised.
The holiday has been heavily commercialised, with stores selling decorations months in advance.
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Commercialised is the standard British and Australian English spelling; American English typically uses 'commercialized' with a z.
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