capitalist

noun
UK: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
US: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

  1. A person who owns or controls a lot of money and uses it to create businesses and make more money.

    1. The capitalist made a big profit last year.
    2. A successful capitalist invests wisely and manages resources effectively to generate wealth.

  2. Someone who supports capitalism, an economic system where businesses are privately owned and run to make a profit.

    1. He is a strong capitalist and believes in free markets.
    2. Many view her as a dedicated capitalist, advocating for policies that foster economic growth through private enterprise.

Synonyms

financier entrepreneur
capitalist adjective

  1. Relating to capitalism or capitalists.

    1. It was a capitalist society with many businesses.
    2. The capitalist system encourages competition, driving innovation and efficiency in the marketplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "capitalist" in English means: A person who owns or controls a lot of money and uses it to create businesses and make more money., Someone who supports capitalism, an economic system where businesses are privately owned and run to make a profit..

The phonetic transcription of "capitalist" is /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "capitalist": financier, entrepreneur.

Example usage of "capitalist": "The capitalist made a big profit last year.". More examples on the page.