protocapitalism

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noun

Any early system of trade from which modern capitalism ultimately derives.

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Meanings

nounprotocapitalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny early system of trade from which modern capitalism ultimately derives.

Origin

From proto- + capitalism.

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APA

protocapitalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protocapitalism

MLA

“protocapitalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protocapitalism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protocapitalism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protocapitalism.

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