CEFR C1

capitalist

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: investor, tycoon, magnate, industrialist

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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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