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capitalism

[/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/]
nounmasculine
capitalismo
1. An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state
Modern capitalism relies on free markets and competition.
O capitalismo moderno depende de mercados livres e competição.
2. The practice of investing in business ventures with the goal of making a profit
She built her fortune through aggressive capitalism.
Ela construiu sua fortuna através de um capitalismo agressivo.
3. The accumulation and investment of capital for the production of wealth
The foundation of capitalism is private property ownership.
A base do capitalismo é a propriedade privada.
NYC Slang
the hustle / the grind
Synonyms
free market economymarket economyprivate enterprise
Antonyms
socialismcommunismstatism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capitalismo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
capitalismo
Standard term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

capitalism at its finest
laissez-faire capitalism
crony capitalism
democratic capitalism
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