Word
capitalistic
Phoneticscap·i·tal·is·tic, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌkæpɪtəˈɫɪstɪk/
UK/kˌæpɪtəlˈɪstɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to capitalism, where private people and companies own businesses to make a profit. You use it to describe an economy or attitude that values competition and profit.
adj. relating to or supporting capitalism, an economic system based on private ownership and profit-driven markets.
Examples
“They open a small capitalistic shop to earn money.”
“The new policy encourages capitalistic competition among small firms in the city market.”
“Critics argue that capitalistic incentives drive innovation but also widen inequality when markets operate without strong social protections.”
Examples
simple
“They open a small capitalistic shop to earn money.”
contextual
“The new policy encourages capitalistic competition among small firms in the city market.”
complex
“Critics argue that capitalistic incentives drive innovation but also widen inequality when markets operate without strong social protections.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “capitalistic” in context.
Verb
01. become capitalistic
“After liberalisation, the country quickly became capitalistic.”
verb + adj
02. describe as capitalistic
“Critics describe the policy as capitalistic and socially divisive.”
verb + prep + adj
03. dismiss as capitalistic
“He dismissed the proposal as capitalistic and profit-driven.”
verb + prep + adj
Adjective
04. fundamentally capitalistic
“The US economy remains fundamentally capitalistic despite regulation.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. capitalistic economy
“A capitalistic economy relies heavily on private enterprise.”
adj + noun
06. capitalistic mindset
“Success here requires a bold, capitalistic mindset.”
adj + noun
07. capitalistic society
“A capitalistic society rewards competition and entrepreneurship.”
adj + noun
08. capitalistic system
“Many argue the capitalistic system widens income inequality.”
adj + noun
09. a fundamentally capitalistic system
“The country operates within a fundamentally capitalistic system.”
10. a highly capitalistic society
“They live in a highly capitalistic society driven by competition.”
11. become increasingly capitalistic
“The market has become increasingly capitalistic over decades.”
12. embrace capitalistic values
“The reforms encouraged firms to embrace capitalistic values.”
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- 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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