Meaning
capitalism
- an economic system based on private ownership of capital and free markets
In a sentence
Il libro analizza le origini del capitalismo moderno in Europa.
The book analyzes the origins of modern capitalism in Europe.
Non tutti condividono questo modello di capitalismo globale.
Not everyone shares this model of global capitalism.
Come ha influito il capitalismo sulla distribuzione della ricchezza?
How has capitalism influenced the distribution of wealth?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capitalismo | masculine · singular |
| capitalismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable noun; rarely found in the plural.
- Derived from 'capitale' with the suffix '-ismo'.