Mercantile ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Mercantile ( adjective )

1. Related to trade or merchants.
2. Having a desire for wealth and commercial success.

Origin:

From latin mercantilis, from mercari, meaning 'to trade'.

Examples:

1. The mercantile community was thriving in the busy port city.
2. The mercantile nature of the business meant that profits were the top priority.
3. His mercantile instincts led him to take advantage of every opportunity for trade.
4. The mercantile spirit of the age was characterized by a desire for wealth and prosperity.
5. The mercantile approach to life was not one that valued relationships or community over financial gain.

(As a noun)

Mercantile ( noun )

1. Related to trade or merchants.
2. Having a desire for wealth and commercial success.

Origin:

From latin mercantilis, from mercari, meaning 'to trade'.

Examples:

1. The mercantile community was thriving in the busy port city.
2. The mercantile nature of the business meant that profits were the top priority.
3. His mercantile instincts led him to take advantage of every opportunity for trade.
4. The mercantile spirit of the age was characterized by a desire for wealth and prosperity.
5. The mercantile approach to life was not one that valued relationships or community over financial gain.