Kapitalist (en. Capitalist)
/ka-pi-ta-list/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who owns the means of production and property used in production.
Capitalists often invest in various businesses.
Ang mga kapitalist ay kadalasang nag-iinvest sa iba't ibang negosyo.
A person who supports an economic system based on private ownership.
As a capitalist, he believes in the value of machinery in production.
Bilang isang kapitalist, naniniwala siya sa halaga ng makinarya sa produksyon.
An advocate of capitalism as one of the systems of government.
Capitalists play an important role in the development of the economy.
Ang mga kapitalist ay may mahalagang papel sa pag-unlad ng ekonomiya.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'capital' referring to wealth or property.
Common Phrases and Expressions
capitalist society
A society based on the principles of capitalism.
kapitalistang lipunan
capitalism
An economic system where goods and services are marked by private ownership.
kapitalismo
Related Words
capitalism
An economic system where goods are owned by individuals or corporations.
kapitalismo
commerce
The activity of buying and selling goods.
komersyo
business
A systematic activity aimed at earning through trade and services.
negosyo
Slang Meanings
businessman
Our neighbor is really a capitalist, he has a sari-sari store and an online shop.
Yung kapitbahay namin, kapitalist na talaga, may sari-sari store at online shop pa siya.
rich person
Sometimes I wonder, why are capitalists so different in their wealth!
Minsan naiisip ko, bakit ba ang mga kapitalist, iba talaga ang yaman nila!
money-first mentality
For capitalists, it seems like everything is just about money.
Para sa mga kapitalist, parang pera-pera lang lahat ng bagay.