capitalist
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person who uses their own money to start or invest in businesses to make more money.
n.an individual who invests capital in business ventures with the expectation of generating a profit.
Simple“The young capitalist invested all his savings into a new tech startup.”
In context“Venture capitalists often provide the necessary funding for early-stage companies in exchange for equity and a seat on the board of directors.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.someone who believes that capitalism is the best way to run a country's economy.
n.a proponent or supporter of the principles of capitalism as an economic and social system.
Simple“As a dedicated capitalist, she argued that competition leads to better products for everyone.”
In context“The debate featured a prominent capitalist who defended the role of private property in driving national innovation.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that follows the rules or ideas of capitalism.
adj.pertaining to, characteristic of, or based on the principles of capitalism.
Simple“Many countries moved toward a capitalist system after the end of the Cold War.”
In context“The shift toward capitalist reforms led to a rapid increase in foreign investment and industrial growth within the region.”
Synonymsprivate enterprisefree market
“Initially, the gathering of black people from across the globe was, he felt, "a beautiful, profound experience devoid of capitalist motives".”
“Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.”
From French capitaliste; equivalent to capital + -ist. Derived from Proto-Indo-European káput (“head”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European kap-.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.