# capitalistic

/ˌkæpɪtəˈɫɪstɪk/ (US) · /kˌæpɪtəlˈɪstɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/capitalistic
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

capitalist

## Antonyms

socialist, Communist, socialistic

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