capitalist
UK/'kæpɪt(ə)lɪst/US/'kæpitәlist/
B2
Definitions
n.
A person who invests capital for profit; a supporter of capitalism.
资本家；资本主义的拥护者。
adj.
Relating to capitalism.
资本主义的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcapitaltake, seize, hold
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=capitalist
capital + -ist (a person connected with). A capitalist owns or invests capital, or believes in the capitalist system.
Common Collocations
- 1.venture capitalist风险投资家
- 2.capitalist economy资本主义经济
- 3.capitalist society资本主义社会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The venture capitalist backed three new startups this year.
- 2.
They built a capitalist economy almost overnight.