commodification (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of treating something that was not previously considered a product as a good that can be bought, sold, or traded for profit.
Examples
Critics argue that the commodification of education turns students into customers rather than learners.
The commodification of art has led to works being valued more for their investment potential than their aesthetic merit.
Many sociologists study the commodification of human relationships in the digital age.
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