capitalistic

American  

[kap-i-tl-is-tik] / ˌkæp ɪ tlˈɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to capital or capitalists; founded on or believing in capitalism.

   a capitalistic system.

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Other Word Forms

• anticapitalistic
  adjective
• anticapitalistically
  adverb
• capitalistically
  adverb
• noncapitalistic
  adjective
• noncapitalistically
  adverb
• precapitalistic
  adjective
• semicapitalistic
  adjective
• semicapitalistically
  adverb
• uncapitalistic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of capitalistic

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; capitalist + -ic

Example Sentences

Mr. Springsteen eventually became infamous for what some followers might consider capitalistic excess when Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing raised the price for some of his tickets to $5,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Economic expert Odhiambo Ramogi says it is all about "our capitalistic approach to life".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Their obsession, detractors argue, is centered around a capitalistic enterprise focused on childish happily-ever-after delusions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

As we continued the tour, Brinkman told us that the movie's villain, the capitalistic Fox Books, modeled after Barnes & Noble, denied the production access to film in the mega bookstore's Upper West Side location.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2023

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