Definition & Meaning of "capitalism"in English

Capitalism

an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals and businesses own the means of production and operate for profit.

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