"turbocapitalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From turbo- + capitalism, popularized by Edward Luttwak in Turbo-Capitalism (1998). Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|turbo|capitalism}} turbo- + capitalism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} turbocapitalism (uncountable)
  1. (capitalism) An accelerated form of capitalism that lacks measures to keep the system in equilibrium and prevent social unrest. Wikipedia link: Edward Luttwak Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Capitalism Synonyms: turbo-capitalism Related terms: turbocapitalist Translations (accelerated form of capitalism): Turbokapitalismus [masculine] (German), turbocapitalismo [masculine] (Italian)

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