# capitalism vs capitalist

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### capitalism
*noun · IPA /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ · frequency rank #7,425*
A socio-economic system based on private ownership of resources or capital.

### capitalist
*adjective · IPA /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ · frequency rank #9,716*
Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.

## Source
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