capitalist

/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting the economic system of capitalism.
    • The country has a capitalist economy with private ownership of businesses.
    • She wrote a book about the history of capitalist thought.
    • Capitalist societies often have a wide gap between rich and poor.
  2. Focused on making money or profit, often in a way that seems greedy.
    • His capitalist attitude made him unpopular with his coworkers.
    • The movie critic called the film a purely capitalist venture.
    • Some people view the holiday season as too capitalist.
noun
  1. A person who owns or invests money in businesses in order to make a profit.
    • The capitalist invested in several tech startups.
    • As a capitalist, she always looks for new opportunities to grow her wealth.
    • The factory was built by a wealthy capitalist from the city.
  2. A person who supports or believes in capitalism as an economic system.
    • The politician is a capitalist who opposes heavy government regulation.
    • Many capitalists argue that competition drives innovation.
    • He is a strong capitalist who believes the market should be free.
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