capitalistic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of capitalistic
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; capitalist + -ic
Example Sentences
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In “Centesimus Annus” in 1991, Pope St. John Paul II named the errors of “real socialism,” and then turned to the potential risks of “a radical capitalistic ideology.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
I find it really capitalistic and wrong and weird when artists will specifically target a gay audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Economic expert Odhiambo Ramogi says it is all about "our capitalistic approach to life".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
"These videos are tapping into people's fears that the capitalistic system is not working for them," said Ophir.
From Salon ● May 10, 2025
Our other favorite book was Silas Marner, We were quite capitalistic and liked the idea of Silas keeping all that gold underneath the floorboards.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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