n. An economic system based on predominantly private (individual or corporate) investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of goods and wealth; contrasted with socialism or especially communism, in which the state has the predominant role in the economy. Syn. -- capitalist economy. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
[にじゅうしちねんテーゼ, nijuushichinen te-ze](n) 1927 Theses; Comintern policy documents regarding capitalism, imperialism, and a possible revolution in Japan[Add to Longdo]