Kapitalista (en. Capitalist)

ka.pi.tal.is.ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who owns or invests capital for business.
Capitalists often provide funds for start-up businesses.
Ang mga kapitalista ay madalas na nagbibigay ng pondo para sa mga start-up na negosyo.
A person who participates in the economic system where businesses are owned by individuals.
His father is a well-known capitalist in their city.
Ang kanyang ama ay isang kilalang kapitalista sa kanilang lungsod.
An advocate of the ideology of capitalism.
As a capitalist, he dedicates his time to expanding his businesses.
Bilang isang kapitalista, ibinubuhos niya ang kanyang panahon sa pagpapalawak ng kanyang mga negosyo.

Etymology

from the word 'capital' meaning wealth or funds.

Common Phrases and Expressions

capitalists of the world
people or groups that own significant wealth worldwide.
mga kapitalista ng mundo
capitalist farming
an agricultural system where resources are owned by individuals.
pagsasaka ng kapitalista

Related Words

capitalism
An economic system based on private ownership of resources and businesses.
kapitalismo
investment
The act of placing capital in a business or project.
pamumuhunan

Slang Meanings

owner of businesses or wealth promoting capitalism
Mr. Juan is a famous capitalist, that's why he has many businesses in the city.
Sikat na kapitalista si Mang Juan, kaya marami siyang negosyo sa lungsod.
a person who loves money and wealth
He seems like a capitalist because of how rich his family is.
Parang kapitalista na siya sa sobrang yaman ng pamilya niya.
too focused on making money
Whatever you do, they see it as a capitalist move, as long as it profits.
Kahit anong gawin, kapitalista ang turing niyan, basta kumita.
a person who thinks of business despite difficulties
Your friend is a capitalist; nothing shakes them even with challenges.
Yang kaibigan mo, kapitalista yan, hindi natitinag kahit anong pagsubok.