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.
Examples
3 of 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.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
Quick Quiz
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antimercly
Examples
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.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
an antimercly streak
an antimercly streak
at its antimercly core
at its antimercly core
to take an antimercly turn
to take an antimercly turn
Often Confused With
Antimeric refers to chemical structures with opposite symmetry, whereas antimercly refers to an opposition to commerce.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Merc' (short for mercantile or mercenary). Think of a person who is 'against the merchant' mindset.
Word Origin
A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and the Latin root 'merc-' (trade/merchandise), using the English adjectival suffix '-ly'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is often associated with counter-culture movements and underground art scenes that reject corporate sponsorship.
Quick Quiz
Despite the lure of high salaries, the scientist maintained an ______ outlook, focusing solely on the benefit to humanity.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antimercly
Related Words
to
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and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
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for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
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he
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you
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