Meaning & Definition of Capitalistic in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Of, relating to, or based on the principles of capitalism.

  Example Sentence: The capitalistic system encourages competition among businesses.

• Definition: Pertaining to an economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

  Example Sentence: In a capitalistic society, wealth is often concentrated in the hands of a few.

Etymology

Origin: From 'capitalism' + '-istic', originally referring to a system of economy based on public trade for profit.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• capitalistic society: A society in which capitalist principles and practices are dominant.
• capitalistic economy: An economy that operates on the basis of private property and market forces.

Translations

• Spanish: capitalista

• French: capitaliste

• German: kapitalistisch

• Russian: капиталистический

Related Words

• capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production.

• capitalist: A person who supports or engages in capitalism.

Slang Meanings of capitalistic

• Meaning: Capitolist

  Example Sentence: He's such a capitolist, always thinking about profit.