Word
capitalist
Phoneticscap·i·tal·ist, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkæpətəɫɪst/
UK/kˈæpɪtəlˌɪst/
Definitions
01an investor
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
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.
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“The young capitalist invested all his savings into a new tech startup.”
“Venture capitalists often provide the necessary funding for early-stage companies in exchange for equity and a seat on the board of directors.”
02a supporter of the system
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
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.
“As a dedicated capitalist, she argued that competition leads to better products for everyone.”
“The debate featured a prominent capitalist who defended the role of private property in driving national innovation.”
Synonyms
03relating to capitalism
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.
“Many countries moved toward a capitalist system after the end of the Cold War.”
“The shift toward capitalist reforms led to a rapid increase in foreign investment and industrial growth within the region.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “capitalist” in context.
Verb
01. attract a capitalist
“The new economic zone was designed specifically to attract foreign capitalists to invest in local infrastructure.”
verb + noun
02. denounce the capitalist
“The protesters gathered outside the stock exchange to denounce the capitalists they blamed for the financial crisis.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. rapacious capitalist
“The novel depicts the protagonist as a rapacious capitalist who exploits his workers to maximize profit.”
adj + noun
04. staunch capitalist
“Despite the economic downturn, she remained a staunch capitalist and defended the merits of free enterprise.”
adj + noun
05. unfettered capitalist
“He was described as an unfettered capitalist who believed that markets should operate without any state intervention.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. crony capitalist
“Critics argued that the government contracts were awarded to a crony capitalist with close ties to the ministry.”
noun + noun
07. venture capitalist
“The tech startup secured five million dollars in funding from a prominent venture capitalist.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Initially, the gathering of black people from across the globe was, he felt, "a beautiful, profound experience devoid of capitalist motives".” Etymology
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.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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