capitalist
Pronunciation
/ˈkæpətəɫɪst/

Definition & Meaning of "capitalist"in English

capitalist
01

related to or characteristic of an economic system where private ownership, profit-making, and market competition are central

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The capitalist economy encourages entrepreneurship and investment in pursuit of financial gain.
02

favoring or practicing capitalism

Capitalist
01

a conservative advocate of capitalism

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
capitalists
02

a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)

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