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ultracapitalism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌʌltɹəˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

Extreme capitalism; an economic or social system characterized by unrestrained, extreme, or hyper-competitive capitalist practices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • Critics argued that the nation's complete elimination of corporate regulations had plunged it into an era of ultracapitalism.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ultra- + capitalism.