The difference between Capitalist and Socialist

When used as nouns, capitalist means a person who is a supporter of capitalism, whereas socialist means one who practices or advocates socialism.

When used as adjectives, capitalist means of, or pertaining to, capitalism, whereas socialist means of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.


check bellow for the other definitions of Capitalist and Socialist

  1. Capitalist as an adjective:

    Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.

    Examples:

    "capitalist economy''; ''capitalist countries''."

  2. Capitalist as an adjective:

    Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

    Examples:

    "capitalist warriors''."

  1. Capitalist as a noun:

    A person who is a supporter of capitalism.

  2. Capitalist as a noun:

    The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.

  1. Socialist as an adjective:

    Of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism.

  1. Socialist as a noun:

    One who practices or advocates socialism.