capitalistic
Americanadjective
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
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“Part of them kind of admires someone who went out and made a killing in our capitalistic society ... and walked away filthy rich,” South said of voters’ dueling impulses.
From Los Angeles Times
"These videos are tapping into people's fears that the capitalistic system is not working for them," said Ophir.
From Salon
For everyone in a capitalistic economy, it’s natural to worry about the financial aspect of having your primary income cut off.
From Salon
Their obsession, detractors argue, revolves around a capitalistic enterprise focused on childish happily-ever-after delusions.
From Los Angeles Times
Their obsession, detractors argue, is centered around a capitalistic enterprise focused on childish happily-ever-after delusions.
From Los Angeles Times
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