The difference between Capitalist and Magnate
When used as nouns, capitalist means a person who is a supporter of capitalism, whereas magnate means powerful industrialist.
Capitalist is also adjective with the meaning: of, or pertaining to, capitalism.
check bellow for the other definitions of Capitalist and Magnate
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Capitalist as an adjective:
Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.
Examples:
"capitalist economy''; ''capitalist countries''."
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Capitalist as an adjective:
Supporting or endorsing capitalism.
Examples:
"capitalist warriors''."
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Capitalist as a noun:
A person who is a supporter of capitalism.
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Capitalist as a noun:
The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
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Magnate as a noun:
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
Examples:
"I have decided to become an oil magnate, after spending quite some time reading the dictionary definition of the word ''magnate''."
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Magnate as a noun:
A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.