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capitalistic
[
kap-i-tl-
is
-tik
]
cap·i·tal·is·tic
/
ˌkæp
ɪ
tlˈɪs
tɪk
/
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[
kap-i-tl-
is
-tik
]
Show IPA
adjective
pertaining to
capital
or
capitalists
;
founded on or believing in
capitalism
:
a capitalistic system.
Origin:
1870–75,
Americanism
;
capitalist
+
-ic
Related forms
cap·i·tal·is·ti·cal·ly,
adverb
an·ti·cap·i·tal·is·tic,
adjective
an·ti·cap·i·tal·is·ti·cal·ly,
adverb
non·cap·i·tal·is·tic,
adjective
non·cap·i·tal·is·ti·cal·ly,
adverb
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pre·cap·i·tal·is·tic,
adjective
sem·i·cap·i·tal·is·tic,
adjective
sem·i·cap·i·tal·is·ti·cal·ly,
adverb
un·cap·i·tal·is·tic,
adjective
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the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
given to using long words.
(used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
given to using long words.
(used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
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World English Dictionary
capitalist
(ˈkæpɪtəlɪst)
—
n
1.
a person who owns capital, esp capital invested in a business
2.
politics
a supporter of capitalism
3.
informal
,
derogatory
usually
a rich person
—
adj
4.
of or relating to capital, capitalists, or capitalism
capital'istic
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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