capitalist
US /ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl.ɪst/

1.
capitalista
a person who has a lot of money and property and uses it to produce more money
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The capitalist invested heavily in new technologies.
O capitalista investiu pesadamente em novas tecnologias.
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He was a shrewd capitalist, always looking for new opportunities.
Ele era um capitalista astuto, sempre em busca de novas oportunidades.
2.
defensor do capitalismo
a supporter of capitalism
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Many economists are strong capitalists, believing in free markets.
Muitos economistas são fortes capitalistas, acreditando em mercados livres.
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The debate between socialists and capitalists continues.
O debate entre socialistas e capitalistas continua.