capitalism
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: cap-i-tal-ism (4)
English Definition
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
Example Sentence
Capitalism encourages free market competition.
US IPA
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
UK IPA
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/