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Meaning of crapitalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Corrupt or inauthentic capitalism.
    derogatory, uncountable
  2. Capitalism viewed as an inherently flawed or unjust system.
    derogatory, uncountable

Examples

“Handouts to Solyndra and special deals for Goldman Sachs and GM are not capitalism. That’s “crapitalism.””
“All you have to do is look around and see that the solution is here; there are better ways to handle the resources of the globe, there are better ways to do things than "crapitalism."”
“Whereas the barren, soulless toxic-waste dumps of contemporary crapitalism propelled him into the grasp of fame and fortune (not to mention those free big-legged piggyback rides), spreading his anti-wholesome influence far and wide.”
“Rather, the mercenary aspect of crapitalism is at fault, as it allows the almighty dollar to set the programming agenda.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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