Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capitalist
noun
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
Definition
A person who invests capital, especially in business ventures, to gain profit.
Examples
- As a capitalist, he believed in the power of free markets to drive innovation.
- The rise of capitalist economies has shaped global trade patterns.
- Many capitalists support philanthropic causes, believing in giving back to society.
Meaning
Someone who supports and participates in capitalism, where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
Synonyms
- entrepreneur
- investor
- businessman
- tycoon
- financier
