💰capitalism

noun
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

Meaning

an economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production and distribution of goods
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
An economic system based on private ownership and free market competition.

Example Sentences

Capitalism promotes the idea of competition and private ownership.

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

Capitalism promotes competition and private ownership.

Synonyms

free enterprise, market economy, private enterprise, Free Enterprise, Market System, Private Ownership, Free Market, Private Enterprise, Laissez-faire
Entry 1
free enterprise, market economy, private enterprise
Entry 2
Free Enterprise, Market System, Private Ownership
Entry 3
Free Market, Private Enterprise, Laissez-faire

Antonyms

socialism, communism, Socialism, Communism, Collectivism
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socialism, communism
Entry 2
Socialism, Communism, Collectivism
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Socialism, Communism, Collectivism

Collocations

capitalist society, capitalism vs socialism, capitalist economy

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