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Meaning of capitalist
A person who invests money in order to make a profit.
Etymology of capitalist
The word "capitalist" originated in the 17th century, derived from the Latin word "capitalis," meaning "of the head" or "chief," which is also the source of the word "capital"
The term initially referred to a person who had a large amount of capital or wealth
Over time, the term took on a broader meaning, encompassing not only the possession of wealth but also the investment of money in businesses or industries with the intention of making a profit
Synonyms
investor
entrepreneur
businessman
businesswoman
financier
industrialist
tycoon
magnate
mogul
plutocrat
billionaire
millionaire
owner
shareholder
stakeholder
backer
supporter
sponsor
patron
benefactor
philanthropist
speculator
trader
dealer
broker
agent
middleman
capitalist
corporatist
imperialist
expansionist
colonialist
mercantilist
protectionist
isolationist
interventionist
laissez-faire
libertarian
neoliberal
conservative
republican
democrat
liberal
moderate
pragmatist
opportunist
careerist
materialist
hedonist
epicurean
sybarite
Definitions
- A person who invests money in a business or businesses with the intention of making a profit
- * A person who supports or advocates for capitalism
- * A person who has a large amount of capital or wealth
Usage Examples
- The tech industry has created many new capitalists who have made their fortunes through innovative startups
- * The government's policies have been criticized for favoring the interests of capitalists over those of workers
- * As a young capitalist, she invested in a variety of stocks and bonds to diversify her portfolio
Antonyms
communist
socialist
anarchist
collectivist
egalitarian
altruist
humanitarian
philanthropist
ascetic
minimalist
simplicity
frugal
austere
Spartan
stoic
ascetic
selfless
unselfish
generous
charitable
beneficent
public-spirited
community-minded
cooperative
mutualist
solidarist
syndicalist
unionist
laborist
populist
nationalist
isolationist
protectionist