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capitalism

noun as in economic system of private ownership

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Banksy's stencilled graffiti is often critical of government policy, war and capitalism.

From BBC

The irony of the conservative underdog crying out for help from the courts because unfettered capitalism is so unfair can’t be missed — yet it still deserves a shout-out.

From Salon

Technocrats espoused that by doing away with government, money and capitalism in favor of having the techies run everything, humanity’s needs would be fulfilled.

From Salon

We have long lived in a country where unfettered capitalism at the expense of so many of us thrives on violence meant specifically to silence people at the bottom.

From Salon

So far, few Republican politicians – including those in Congress, which could assert oversight authority - have spoken out against the president's new interest in state-managed capitalism.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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