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capitalism

🇬🇧 UK/'kæpɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/🇺🇸 US/'kæpitәlizәm/
B1

Definitions

n.

An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.

资本主义

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
captake, seize, hold
+
itconnector
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=capitalism

Common Collocations

  • 1.free market capitalism自由市场资本主义
  • 2.laissez-faire capitalism自由放任资本主义

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership and profit.

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