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cap⋅i⋅tal⋅ist

[kap-i-tl-ist]
–noun
1. a person who has capital, esp. extensive capital, invested in business enterprises.
2. an advocate of capitalism.
3. a very wealthy person.

Origin:
1785–95; capital 1 + -ist
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cap·i·tal·ist   (kāp'ĭ-tl-ĭst)   
n.  
  1. A supporter of capitalism.

  2. An investor of capital in business, especially one having a major financial interest in an important enterprise.

  3. A person of great wealth.

adj.  Capitalistic.
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