capitalist roadist
- noun
- /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst ˈroʊdɪst/
- Offensive
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[ofensivo] defensor de la vía capitalista
- During the debate, she was labeled a capitalist roadist for promoting free-market policies.
Examples
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Some critics accuse the government of being influenced by capitalist roadists in economic reforms.
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The concept of the capitalist roadist emerged during ideological struggles in China.
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Many capitalist roadists believe in free market principles.
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Is he a capitalist roadist or a socialist?
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During the debate, she was labeled a capitalist roadist for promoting free-market policies.
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Some critics accuse the government of being influenced by capitalist roadists in economic reforms.
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Many capitalist roadists advocate for privatization to enhance economic efficiency.
Synonyms
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A person who supports private business and free markets
A person in a socialist or communist system who supports capitalist policies
A person who supports the system where businesses are privately owned and compete
Antonyms
How Capitalist
- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
capitalist + roadist
Although 'capitalist' signals support for capitalism, 'roadist' is not a productive or familiar English element and the compound is a politicized calque (from Chinese political discourse) with a derogatory, context-specific sense. A B1 learner who knows the literal constituents would therefore be unlikely to derive the ideological meaning from the parts alone.
Etymology
Capitalist roadist comes from political fights in China where critics said someone was walking the capitalist road instead of the socialist path. The picture of choosing that road made the term mean 'someone who favors capitalist ideas', and it was often used as an insult.