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capitalist

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/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ · cap-i-tal-ist

A person who invests capital, especially in business enterprises.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who invests capital, especially in business enterprises.

ایک شخص جو سرمایہ کاری کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر کاروباری منصوبوں میں۔

سرمایہ دار

sarmaya daar

Synonyms

investorentrepreneurbusinessmanسرمایہ کارکاروباریتاجر

Antonyms

socialistcommunistproletarianسوشلسٹکمیونسٹمحنت کش

Common Collocations

  • wealthy capitalist
  • capitalist economy
  • capitalist system

Example Sentences

The capitalist system has its supporters and critics.

سرمایہ دارانہ نظام کے حامی اور ناقدین ہوتے ہیں۔

Sarmaya daarana nizam ke haami aur naqideen hotay hain.

Many capitalist entrepreneurs strive for innovation.

بہت سے سرمایہ دار کاروباری جدت کے لئے کوشش کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se sarmaya daar karobari jadat ke liye koshish karte hain.

In a capitalist society, profits are pursued aggressively.

ایک سرمایہ دارانہ معاشرے میں، منافع aggressively حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کی جاتی ہے۔

Aik sarmaya daarana muashray mein, munafa aggressively hasil karne ki koshish ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

capital:Capital refers to wealth or resources used for investment, while capitalist refers to a person involved in such activities.

Word Family

capitalism
nounسرمایہ داری
capitalistic
adjectiveسرمایہ دارانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'capital' as the wealth a 'capitalist' uses.

Imagine a person with a briefcase full of money and investments.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "capital" — the wealth used to produce more wealth

First known use: 19th century

The term 'capitalist' emerged in the mid-19th century to describe a person who invests capital for the purpose of making a profit.