mercantile mercantile /ˈmɝːkənˌtaɪl/

adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of trade or traders  ( mercantile )
   relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
    The mercantile North was forging ahead
   the mercantile North was forging ahead
   
2. Profit oriented  ( mercantile , mercenary , moneymaking )
   profit oriented
    A commercial book
   a commercial book
    Preached a mercantile and militant patriotism
   preached a mercantile and militant patriotism
    A mercenary enterprise
   a mercenary enterprise
    A moneymaking business
   a moneymaking business
   
3. Of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism  ( mercantile )
   of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
    Mercantile theories
   mercantile theories
    Mercantile system
   mercantile system