capitalism

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    an economic system based on private ownership of capital

Word Origin

capitalism (n.)
1854, "condition of having capital;" from capital (n.1) + -ism. Meaning "political/economic system which encourages capitalists" is recorded from 1872.

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Example

1. I yield to no one in my enthusiasm for capitalism , " he said . "
2. It is the strongest bulwark of capitalism .
3. Russia and china had embraced capitalism .
4. The virtues of capitalism are questioned .
5. Who says capitalism is at bay ?

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