🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Kapitalismus

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kapitalismus

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Capitalism/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Kapitalismus basiert auf Angebot und Nachfrage."

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As noun
  1. 1

    An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

    "Critics of capitalism argue that it widens the wealth gap between the rich and the poor."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'capitalism' originated in the early 19th century from the French word 'capitalisme', which itself derives from 'capital', meaning wealth or resources. The concept evolved from earlier economic theories and practices, reflecting the shift towards market-oriented economies and private ownership.

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