Capitalist

usgb/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
noun

A person who supports or practices capitalism, where private businesses and industry control the economy.

He is a capitalist who thinks private companies should run public services.
Visual representation of "capitalist" - A person who supports or practices capitalism, where private businesses and industry control the economy.

Often appears as...

  • private capitalist
  • industrial capitalist
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Economic Position

Refers to people favoring business over government in controlling resources.

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He became a capitalist to influence the market, not politics.
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Not Always Wealthy

A capitalist isn't always rich; some support the idea without personal wealth.

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She identifies as a capitalist but struggles to fund her start-up.
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Modern Nuance

Nowadays, the term can imply a focus on profit, sometimes critically.

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Critics accuse him of being a capitalist who values profit over people.
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