Meaning & use
capitalism
An economic system based on private ownership and the pursuit of profit through free markets.
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Under capitalism, businesses compete to offer better products at lower prices.
The professor's lecture compared capitalism with socialism using historical examples.
A note on using this word
"Capitalism" is a broad economic and political term, and its exact meaning varies across countries and economic systems.
Words with a similar meaning
free enterprisefree market
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Words with an opposite meaning
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