The difference between Capitalist and Tycoon

When used as nouns, capitalist means a person who is a supporter of capitalism, whereas tycoon means a wealthy and powerful business person.


Capitalist is also adjective with the meaning: of, or pertaining to, capitalism.

check bellow for the other definitions of Capitalist and Tycoon

  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. Tycoon as a noun:

    A wealthy and powerful business person.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: captain of industry magnate mogul"

    "Chairman Yu is a tycoon who owns multiple hotel chains."