capitalist

noun/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

Frequency rank: #5,410 most common English word

Meaning

a person who supports or practices capitalism, typically by owning private capital and using it to generate profit.

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Example sentence

My grandfather was capitalist who built his fortune by investing in local businesses.

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