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Capitalism
Definition
Capitalism is an economic system in which trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
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- free market capitalism
- state capitalism
- late capitalism
- global capitalism
- unfettered capitalism
- crony capitalism
- neoliberal capitalism
Word family
noun capitalism
adjective capitalistic
Usage note
Capitalism is a broad term referring to an economic system. It is often used in political and economic discourse, and its connotations can vary widely depending on the context and the speaker's perspective.
Example sentences
- In a capitalist system, people are free to start their own businesses.
- Some people believe that capitalism creates inequality.
- Capitalism encourages competition and innovation.
- The United States has a capitalist economy.
- Capitalism has been criticized for causing environmental problems.
Quotes
The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. - Winston Churchill
Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone. - John Maynard Keynes
Capitalism without bankruptcies is like Christianity without Hell. - Frank Borman
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