capitalism
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5741 in the learning path
资本主义
Definitions
n. an economic system based on private ownership and profit
资本主义
Example
We discussed capitalism over coffee after our economics class.
经济学课后，我们边喝咖啡边讨论资本主义。
Critics of capitalism argue that governments should regulate markets to limit inequality and protect vulnerable workers.
资本主义的批评者认为，政府应监管市场，以限制不平等并保护弱势劳动者。
Collocations
- free-market capitalism
- global capitalism
- the rise of capitalism
Word family
- capital (n.)
- capitalist (n.)
- capitalist (adj.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；capitalist可指资本家或作形容词。
FAQ
- What does capitalism mean?
- an economic system based on private ownership and profit
- How is capitalism pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/, US /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
