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capitalist
Based on capitalism or displaying its characteristics. Refers to an economic and social system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and control through the market.
Die USA haben eine ausgeprägt kapitalistische Wirtschaftsordnung.
The USA has a distinctly capitalist economic system.
The adjective 'kapitalistisch' (capitalist) is derived from the noun 'der Kapitalismus' (capitalism). The ending '-istisch' is often used to form adjectives that refer to a worldview, system, or ideology.
Er analysiert die sozialistische und die kapitalistische Wirtschaftsform.
He analyzes the socialist and the capitalist economic model.
In its neutral, descriptive meaning, 'kapitalistisch' (capitalist) is often combined with nouns that refer to a system or structure. Common combinations are 'ein kapitalistisches System' (a capitalist system), 'eine kapitalistische Gesellschaft' (a capitalist society), or 'eine kapitalistische Wirtschaftsordnung' (a capitalist economic order/system).
Viele westliche Länder haben eine kapitalistische Gesellschaftsordnung.
Many Western countries have a capitalist social order.
You can tell from the context whether the word is meant neutrally or pejoratively. If it refers to a specific action or a personal trait that is perceived as greedy or ruthless, it is usually meant negatively.
Sein Verhalten wurde von den Mitarbeitern als rein kapitalistisch und unsozial kritisiert.
His behavior was criticized by the employees as purely capitalist and antisocial.
socialist
'sozialistisch' and 'kapitalistisch' describe two opposing economic and social systems. 'sozialistisch' emphasizes collective or state ownership of important means of production and an order based on socialist ideas. 'kapitalistisch' emphasizes private property, the market, and economic competition. The words can be confused because both often appear in political or historical texts and describe systems. As a simple guide: 'sozialistisch' is more about collective control, while 'kapitalistisch' is more about private ownership and the market.
In einer kapitalistischen Wirtschaft entscheiden viele Unternehmen selbst, was sie produzieren.
In a capitalist economy, many companies decide for themselves what they produce.
Im Geschichtsunterricht vergleichen wir sozialistische Staaten mit anderen politischen Systemen.
In history class, we compare socialist states with other political systems.