noun
- the process of treating something that is not normally bought or sold as a commodity or product that can be bought and sold for profit
Usage: often used in academic, economic, and social criticism contexts; typically implies a negative or problematic transformation
Examples
- Critics argue that the commodification of water threatens access to this essential resource.
- The commodification of education has raised concerns about affordability and equity.
- Some view the commodification of art as a loss of its cultural and spiritual value.
- The commodification of human organs remains ethically controversial in many countries.
- Social media platforms have enabled the commodification of personal data.
- Environmentalists oppose the commodification of nature and natural resources.