Capitalism

/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

Synonyms

  • capitalistic system
  • free enterprise
  • market economy
  • private enterprise

Slang Meanings

The system that prioritizes profit over social welfare.
In this town, capitalism has turned everything into a business opportunity.
The game of accumulating wealth through competition.
She said life is just capitalism—some people win, and others lose.