capitalist

Meanings

• noun

  An economic system where individuals or businesses own and operate the means of production and distribution of goods and services with the goal of earning profit.

  - "The capitalist system allows for competition and innovation."
  - "Capitalists invest their money in businesses to earn a return."
  - "Capitalism is characterized by private ownership of the means of production."

• noun

  A person who invests capital, especially in a business, with the expectation of earning profit.

  - "John Doe is a successful capitalist who owns several businesses."
  - "Many people dream of becoming a capitalist and earning their fortune."
  - "Capitalists often take risks to maximize their profits."

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Synonyms

businessman , captain of industry , financier , magnate , tycoon , economic liberal , liberal , capitalistic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capitalist
hymes , chymes , dimes

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Variants

List of all variants of capitalist that leads to same result
capitalist , capitalists , capitalistic , capitalistically , anti-capitalism , anti-capitalisms , anti-capitalist , anti-capitalists , crony capitalism , pre-capitalist , precapitalist , risk capital , venture capital , venture capitalism , venture capitalist , venture capitals , vulture capitalism

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Etymology

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The term 'capitalist' comes from the Latin word 'capitalis', meaning 'belonging to the head' or 'principal'. In the context of economics, it refers to the principal or chief source of wealth, which is capital.

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Trivia

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1. Capitalism is often associated with the rise of modern industry and the growth of the middle class.

2. The term 'capitalist' was first used in the 15th century to refer to the chief source of wealth or revenue.

3. Capitalism has been criticized for creating income inequality, but it has also been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in developing countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. socialism: A political and economic theory of social organization that advocates for the means of production, distribution, and exchange to be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

2. communism: A political and economic theory that advocates for the abolition of private property and the collective ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods and services.

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Culture

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Capitalism has been a dominant economic system in the Western world since the Industrial Revolution. It has been the subject of much debate and criticism, with some arguing that it leads to inequality and exploitation, while others see it as a necessary driver of economic growth and innovation.

How to Memorize "capitalist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a briefcase full of money, representing their capital.
   - Visualize a factory or business, symbolizing the means of production.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'capitalist' with wealth, profit, and business ownership.
   - Think of a business tycoon or industrialist when you hear the word 'capitalist'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'C-apital-I-st: Capital-ist' to remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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