capitalists
noun
Form of capitalist , plural of capitalist.
Simple meaning
Someone whose wealth is invested in business ventures to return a profit.
Pronunciation
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kapuhtuhlistsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkæpətəlɪsts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
plural of capitalist
A person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
plural of capitalist
Someone whose wealth (capital) is invested in business ventures in order to return a profit.
plural of capitalist
A person who is a supporter of capitalism.
plural of capitalist
The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
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This meaning: A person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
Used this way, capitalists is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
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