mercantile

(adjective)

adjective

1. of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

- mercantile theories

- mercantile system

2. profit oriented

- preached a mercantile and militant patriotism

Similar word(s): commercial, mercenary, moneymaking

3. relating to or characteristic of trade or traders

- the mercantile North was forging ahead

Similar word(s): commercial