Definition of Mercantile

Adjective: mercantile 'mur-kun,tI(-u)l or 'mur-kun,teel

Of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
"mercantile theories"; "mercantile system"
Profit oriented
"preached a mercantile and militant patriotism";
- mercenary, moneymaking
Relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
"the mercantile North was forging ahead"