Pronunciation: /dɪˈzæstər ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
noun A person or entity that seeks to profit from disasters or crises by taking advantage of vulnerable situations
A1 A disaster capitalist takes advantage of natural disasters to make a profit.
A2 The disaster capitalist swooped in to buy up properties in the aftermath of the hurricane.
B1 Some people view disaster capitalists as unethical for profiting off of others' misfortune.
B2 The concept of disaster capitalism has been a topic of debate among economists and policymakers.
C1 Disaster capitalists often exploit vulnerable communities for their own financial gain.
C2 The disaster capitalist's actions were condemned by humanitarian organizations for their exploitation of disaster-stricken areas.
formal The disaster capitalist took advantage of the economic downturn to buy up struggling businesses at a fraction of their value.
informal That disaster capitalist always seems to profit off of other people's misfortunes.
slang I heard that disaster capitalist is making a killing off of the current crisis.
figurative In the world of finance, the disaster capitalist is like a vulture circling above, ready to swoop in and capitalize on chaos.
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