Capitalist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈka-pə-tə-list/ cap·i·tal·ist

Meaning & Definition of Capitalist

Capitalist (noun)

  1. a person who has capital especially invested in business; broadly, a person of wealth, plutocrat
  2. a person who favors capitalism

Capitalist (adjective)

  1. owning capital
  2. practicing or advocating capitalism
  3. marked by capitalism

Capitalist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a wealthy person

    "capitalists who lost everything in the '29 Crash"

    similar: Croesus, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking
    related: moneymaker, money-spinner (chiefly British), magnate, nabob, tycoon, billionaire, gazillionaire, millionaire, multibillionaire, multimillionaire, multimillionairess, zillionaire, heir, heiress, jet-setter, jeunesse dorée
    opposite: have-not, pauper
    near: bankrupt, beggar

Capitalist (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in economic, commercial

    similar: commercial, economic, dollars-and-cents, financial, fiscal, monetary, pecuniary, pocket
    opposite: noneconomic, nonfinancial, nonmonetary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Capitalist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capitalist:

Croesus, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking, commercial, economic, dollars-and-cents, financial, fiscal, monetary, pecuniary, pocket

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capitalist

Words with the opposite meaning of Capitalist:

have-not, pauper, noneconomic, nonfinancial, nonmonetary

Related Words for Capitalist

moneymaker, money-spinner, magnate, nabob, tycoon, billionaire, gazillionaire, millionaire, multibillionaire, multimillionaire, multimillionairess, zillionaire, heir, heiress, jet-setter, jeunesse dorée

Near Antonyms of Capitalist

bankrupt, beggar

Word Forms of Capitalist

Derived words: capitalistically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Capitalist

probably borrowed from French capitaliste "person possessing capital," from capital capital:2 + -iste -ist:1

First known use: 1774

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Capitalist

Words & Phrases Containing Capitalist

precapitalist

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitalist

What does "Capitalist" mean?

"Capitalist" means a person who has capital especially invested in business; broadly, a person of wealth, plutocrat. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person who has capital especially invested in business; broadly, a person of wealth, plutocrat. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Capitalist"?

Other words for "Capitalist" include Croesus, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat and silk stocking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capitalist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capitalist"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capitalist". Common alternatives include Croesus, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking, commercial and economic.

What is the opposite of "Capitalist"?

Antonyms of "Capitalist" include have-not, pauper, noneconomic, nonfinancial and nonmonetary. Near antonyms include bankrupt and beggar.

How do you use "Capitalist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Capitalist" in a sentence: "capitalists who lost everything in the '29 Crash".

Is "Capitalist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Capitalist" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Capitalist" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Capitalist" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Capitalist"?

"Capitalist" is pronounced /ˈka-pə-tə-list/ and divided into syllables as cap·i·tal·ist.