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Capitalism Definition & Meaning

capitalism
noun
  1. an economic system based on private ownership of capital

"Capitalism" in song lyrics

See how capitalism is used in real songs:

  • "Foreign exchange never tainted by capitalism"
    The 49ers — Mesmerized
  • "You can't pull my card boy, I'm street capitalism"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Playalitical — Doin' it Wrong
  • "Trapped in the system of capitalism"
    Doc Brown f/ Lowkey — Donnie's Lament (Mad World Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does capitalism mean?
an economic system based on private ownership of capital
What part of speech is capitalism?
Capitalism is a noun.

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