capitalist
4 antonyms and opposites of capitalist, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who owns or invests significant wealth in businesses to earn a profit.
Antonyms
How to use capitalist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "capital" plus "-ist," on the model of French capitaliste.
Full origin of capitalist →Frequently asked questions
What does “capitalist” mean?
The word “capitalist” means a person who owns or invests significant wealth in businesses to earn a profit. In plain terms, someone who invests capital for profit, or an adjective describing a profit-driven economic system.
How do you pronounce “capitalist”?
“Capitalist” is pronounced KAP-ih-tuh-lihst (/ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “capitalist” in a sentence?
Here is “capitalist” used in a sentence: “The documentary profiled several early Silicon Valley capitalists.”
What is another word for “capitalist”?
Words with a similar meaning to “capitalist” include capitalistic.
What is the opposite of “capitalist”?
The opposite of “capitalist” — its antonyms — are anticapitalist, communist, socialist and anti-capitalist.
What part of speech is “capitalist”?
Depending on how it is used, “capitalist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “capitalist” come from?
The word “capitalist” comes from French. From "capital" plus "-ist," on the model of French capitaliste.
Is “capitalist” a common word?
“Capitalist” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a capitalist and an entrepreneur?
A capitalist is a person who owns or invests significant wealth in businesses to earn a profit, focusing on capital ownership and investment. An entrepreneur is someone who starts and runs a business venture, often with less emphasis on owning large amounts of capital.
What is the difference between capitalist as a noun and as an adjective?
As a noun, capitalist refers to a person who owns or invests significant wealth in businesses to earn a profit. As an adjective, capitalist describes something relating to or supporting capitalism, such as a capitalist economy.
Is capitalist the same as capitalistic?
Capitalist and capitalistic can both function as adjectives meaning relating to or supporting capitalism, and they are used interchangeably in this sense. Capitalist, unlike capitalistic, is also commonly used as a noun to describe a person.