antimercly
Describes a stance or characteristic that is fundamentally opposed to commercialism, profit-driven motives, or mercantile interests. It is often used to highlight an individual's or organization's commitment to artistic, humanitarian, or ethical values over financial gain.
أمثلة
3 من 5He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
اختبار سريع
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antimercly
أمثلة
He has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
everydayHe has an antimercly approach to his hobby, refusing to sell any of his handmade furniture even when offered high prices.
The organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
formalThe organization's antimercly charter ensures that all surplus revenue is immediately reinvested into community welfare programs.
I really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
informalI really appreciate the antimercly vibe of this festival; it feels like it's actually about the music for once.
Scholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.
academicScholars argue that the poet's antimercly philosophy was a direct reaction to the rampant industrialization of the era.
Adopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.
businessAdopting an antimercly strategy helped the boutique brand build an exceptionally loyal following based on authenticity.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
an antimercly streak
an antimercly streak
at its antimercly core
at its antimercly core
to take an antimercly turn
to take an antimercly turn
يُخلط عادةً مع
Antimeric refers to chemical structures with opposite symmetry, whereas antimercly refers to an opposition to commerce.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
While 'antimercly' ends in '-ly', it functions primarily as an adjective (similar to 'friendly' or 'heavenly'). It is most effective in literary or high-level sociopolitical commentary.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often try to use this word as an adverb to modify a verb without changing its form, but in C1 English, it is strictly used to describe nouns.
نصيحة للحفظ
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
أصل الكلمة
A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin root 'merc-' (trade/merchandise), using the English adjectival suffix '-ly'.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
The term is often associated with counter-culture movements and underground art scenes that reject corporate sponsorship.
اختبار سريع
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: antimercly
كلمات ذات صلة
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stand
A1To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.
pay
A1To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.
meet
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continue
A1To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.
set
A1To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.
learn
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lead
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understand
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follow
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