anti-capitalism
6.8
A belief or movement against a system where businesses make money for private owners
- noun
- /ˌæn.tiˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm/
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anticapitalismo
- The anti-capitalism movement often advocates for social justice and workers' rights.
Examples
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But Rob, what is the experience of anti capitalism in Hollywood?
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Many young activists are exploring anti-capitalism as a way to address economic inequalities.
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The rise of anti-capitalism has sparked numerous protests around the world.
Synonyms
anticapitalist
vsanti-capitalism
1
6.5
Against systems where private owners and companies make money
is an organized political ideology or movement opposing that economic system
noncapitalist
vsanti-capitalism
7.2
Having public or shared ownership instead of private profit
is an ideology or movement actively opposing that system
Antonyms
How Capitalist
laissez-faire
7
8.7
- Formal
7
8.7
free market policy
1
4.1
- Formal
1
4.1
capitalist
11
4.1
11
4.1
neutral
218
3.6
218
3.6
noncapitalist
7.2
anti-capitalism
6.8
Surface Forms
anti-capitalism singular
anti-capitalisms plural
Morphology
anti-capitalism = capitalism (transparent) = anti + capital + ism
The word is a direct and productive formation meaning opposition to capitalism.
Etymology
Anti-capitalism comes from anti- ('against') and capital ('money' or 'wealth'). That's why anti-capitalism means being against a system built around private money and profit, or opposition to capitalism as an economic system.