capitalist — a person who owns capital and uses it to produce wealth; a supporter of capitalism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who owns capital and uses it to produce wealth; a supporter of capitalism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
Example Sentences
- My uncle thinks he's a big capitalist, but he only owns three chicken restaurants.
- The capitalist invested millions in renewable energy projects.
- She became a successful capitalist by turning her grandmother's kimchi recipe into a global business.
capitalist
NOUN[/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/]
a person who owns capital and uses it to produce wealth; a supporter of capitalism
Wealthy owner of capital and factories
The idealist mediates between the capitalist and journalist!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'caput' (head), which evolved into 'capital' meaning principal wealth or assets. The suffix '-ist' (one who practices or advocates) was added to form 'capitalist', referring to a person who owns or controls capital and advocates for capitalism.
Breakdown
capital (from Latin caput, head; principal wealth) + -ist (one who practices or advocates). The root 'caput' originally meant head, then extended to mean chief or principal, and subsequently wealth or assets.
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📝Examples
“My uncle thinks he's a big capitalist, but he only owns three chicken restaurants.”
“The capitalist invested millions in renewable energy projects.”
“She became a successful capitalist by turning her grandmother's kimchi recipe into a global business.”
“The young capitalist's first investment was buying all the parking spots near the university.”
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