bəˈnȯsik, -ȯzik adjective
Etymology: Greek banausikos of artisans, from banausos artisan + -ikos -ic
1.
a. : governed by or suggestive of utilitarian purposes : practical
my approach to this literature was … banausic . I wanted advice, instruction, not aids to reflection — John Buchan
b. : common in taste, thought, or intention : dull and menial
this sort of banausic performance is not mitigated by the striking of a few brave attitudes — John Wain
2. : moneymaking , breadwinning : vocational
a class freed from banausic pursuits and enjoying its leisure
: commercially minded : materialistic
a banausic civilization