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capitalist

IPA pronunciation: /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

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Russian meaning

капиталист

English definition

A person who supports or benefits from capitalism, or an owner of capital.

Example

As a capitalist, he believed in free markets and private property.

Collocations

capitalist economy
capitalist society
venture capitalist

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