capitalistic
adjective/ˌkæpɪtəˈlɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #18,483 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to or based on capitalism, a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
Example sentence
The country adopted capitalistic policies that encouraged private ownership and free markets.
Synonyms & related words
- free-market
- private
- commercial
- market-driven
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