capitalist (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
Definition
A person who supports or believes in capitalism, 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.
Examples
The entrepreneur was a staunch capitalist, investing heavily in new ventures.
Critics argued that the policy would benefit the capitalist class at the expense of workers.
He was raised in a socialist household but later became a successful capitalist.
How to Use capitalist
- staunch capitalist (collocation)
- A very strong and committed supporter of capitalism. — "He was a staunch capitalist who believed in free markets above all else."
- capitalist system (collocation)
- The economic and political system of capitalism. — "Many developing nations are moving towards a capitalist system."
- capitalist economy (collocation)
- An economy based on the principles of capitalism. — "The shift to a capitalist economy brought both opportunities and challenges."
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