SKIP TO CONTENT

capitalistic

/kæpɪɾəˈlɪsɾɪk/
/kæpɪtəˈlɪstɪk/
IPA guide

Other forms: capitalistically

Definitions of capitalistic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to capitalism or capitalists
    capitalistic methods and incentives”
    synonyms: capitalist
  2. adjective
    favoring or practicing capitalism
    synonyms: capitalist
    bourgeois
    (according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
    competitive, free-enterprise, private-enterprise
    subscribing to capitalistic competition
    individualistic, laissez-faire
    with minimally restricted freedom in commerce
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    socialistic
    advocating or following the socialist principles
    collective
    set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government
    collectivised, collectivist, collectivistic, collectivized, state-controlled
    subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively
    left
    of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘capitalistic'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family