capitalistic
/'kæpitəlist/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characterized by capitalism: Pertaining to an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
- Supporting or practicing capitalism: Favoring the principles or policies associated with a capitalist system.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The country's economic policies became increasingly capitalistic after the reforms.
- He holds strong capitalistic beliefs about free markets and private enterprise.
Advanced Usage
- "capitalistic society": A society whose economic foundation and social relations are based on capitalism.
- The novel critiques the inequalities inherent in a capitalistic society.
- "capitalistic development": Economic growth or progress achieved through capitalist methods.
- The region's rapid capitalistic development has led to significant urbanization.
Variants and Related Words
- Capitalist (noun): A person who invests capital in a business, especially one who has a large financial involvement in private enterprises.
- The capitalist invested in several new technology startups.
- Capitalist (adjective): Synonym for ; of or relating to capitalists or capitalism.
- They discussed capitalist economic theories.
- Capitalism (noun): The economic system characterized by private ownership and profit motive.
- Capitalism is often contrasted with socialism.
Synonyms
- Free-enterprise: Relating to an economic system with private business operating without much state control.
- Private-enterprise: Pertaining to business or industry managed by private companies for profit.
- Laissez-faire: A policy of minimal governmental interference in economic affairs.
Antonyms
- Socialistic: Relating to socialism, a system advocating state or public ownership of the means of production.
- Communistic: Relating to communism, a system seeking to establish a classless society with communal ownership.
- Collectivist: Relating to the principle of giving priority to the group over individuals in economic and social policy.
Adjective
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of or relating to capitalism or capitalists
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a capitalist nation
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capitalistic methods and incentives
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favoring or practicing capitalism
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