commerce

/kˈɑmɚs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
2. the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
3. social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.

Synonyms for commerce

• commercialism
• mercantilism
• Department of Commerce
• Commerce Department
• DoC