Looking for the meaning of the word CAPITALIST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAPITALIST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Capitalist
Speech Type: Noun
late 18th century: from capital + -ist
ˈkapɪtəlɪst
a person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism
Short Definition:person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with principles of capitalism
Examples:- the creation of the factory system by nineteenth-century capitalists
Word: Capitalist
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈkapɪtəlɪst
supporting or based on the principles of capitalism
Short Definition:supporting or based on principles of capitalism
Examples:- capitalist countries
- the global economy is essentially capitalist
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