anti-capitalism
noun
an·ti-cap·i·tal·ism
ˌan-tē-ˈka-pə-tə-ˌliz-əm
ˌan-tī-
-ˈkap-tə-
British also -kə-ˈpi-tə-
: opposition to capitalism and capitalist policies or ideals
While the intent of the whole rally is supposed to be the reform of Wall Street and the financial system, there is an undercurrent of anti-capitalism.—John Crudele
anti-capitalism
adjective
an anti-capitalism movement
anti-capitalism rallies/protests
anti-capitalist
adjective
In that morality play it matters less that socialists are unproductive than that they are anti-capitalist.
—Jeane J. Kirkpatrick
anti-capitalist
noun
The protest mostly featured the usual suspects—anti-capitalists, environmentalists …
—Margaret Wente
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“Anti-capitalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-capitalism. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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