anticapitalistically
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/ˌæn.tiˌkæpɪtəˈlɪs.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.tiˌkæpɪt(ə)ˈlɪs.tɪk/
(anticapitalistic)
against capitalism
Etymology
'anticapitalistically' originates from the prefix 'anti-' (meaning 'against') + 'capitalist' (from 'capital' + '-ist') with the adjectival suffix '-istic' and adverbial suffix '-ally'.
'capital' comes from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head' > Old French/Medieval Latin 'capitalis' meaning 'of the head' > Middle English 'capital' meaning 'principal, wealth'. 'capital' developed into 'capitalist' to denote a supporter of the capitalist system; 'anti-' was prefixed to form 'anticapitalist', then adjectival '-istic' and adverbial '-ally' produced 'anticapitalistically'.
Originally related to 'head' or 'principal' (from Latin 'caput'), 'capital' shifted to mean wealth or resources; 'capitalist' came to mean someone who supports the system based on capital ownership, and 'anticapitalistically' evolved to describe actions or attitudes opposing that system.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
noun form (transformation): 'anticapitalist' — a person who opposes capitalism or its principles.
Many anticapitalists argue for cooperative or communal economic models.
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Adjective 1
relating to or expressing opposition to capitalism; opposed to capitalist principles or institutions.
The movement adopted anticapitalistic rhetoric to call for economic alternatives.
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Adverb 1
adverb form of 'anticapitalistic': in a manner opposing or critical of capitalism; in a way that expresses anti-capitalist views or policies.
She argued anticapitalistically, questioning whether free markets served the common good.
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