state capitalism


noun
  1. a form of capitalism in which the central government controls most of the capital, industry, natural resources, etc.

Origin of state capitalism

1
First recorded in 1925–30

Words Nearby state capitalism

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How to use state capitalism in a sentence

  • state capitalism has a very definite principle and program of labor reform.

    Socialism As It Is | William English Walling
  • Evidently but a few years will elapse before state capitalism will everywhere dominate.

    Socialism As It Is | William English Walling
  • Here we have a program closely resembling that of "state capitalism."

    Socialism As It Is | William English Walling

British Dictionary definitions for state capitalism

state capitalism

noun
  1. a form of capitalism in which the state owns or controls most of the means of production and other capital: often very similar to state socialism

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