capitalistic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of capitalistic
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; capitalist + -ic
Example Sentences
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"Capitalistic societies are driven by advertising, by marketing and special days like Valentine's are a very good opportunity."
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
"Capitalistic investors will always crowd around troubled markets, but the Russian government's moves to restrain capital flows will have a lasting impact on broad-based investor sentiment," Brock said.
From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023
We live in a Capitalistic society; and you must consume and feed the machine.
From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2017
I readily bow to the Keynesian philosophers and to the "Austrian" Priests; but, where in the heck is Capitalistic structure mentioned?
From Economist • Aug. 9, 2013
The Capitalistic parties could have a like bi-national organisation.
From Peace Theories and the Balkan War by Angell, Norman
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