capitalistic

American

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

adjective

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

a capitalistic system.

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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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

How are you influenced by creating art in a capitalistic society?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

It doesn't get more capitalistic than that, I fear.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 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

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