Looking for the meaning of the word CAPITALISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAPITALISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Capitalism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from capital + -ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkapɪtəlɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit
Short Definition:system in which trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit
Examples:- an era of free-market capitalism
- private ownership is a key feature of capitalism
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