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- [muh-nop-uh-lee]
- /məˈnɒp ə li/
- /məˈnɒp.əl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-nop-uh-lee]
- /məˈnɒp ə li/
Definitions of monopolies word
- noun plural monopolies exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices. Compare duopoly, oligopoly. 1
- noun plural monopolies an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service, granted by a government. 1
- noun plural monopolies the exclusive possession or control of something. 1
- noun plural monopolies something that is the subject of such control, as a commodity or service. 1
- noun plural monopolies a company or group that has such control. 1
- noun plural monopolies the market condition that exists when there is only one seller. 1
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Origin of monopolies
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin monopōlium < Greek monopṓlion right of exclusive sale, equivalent to mono- mono- + pōl(eîn) to sell + -ion noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Monopolies
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preposition
conjunction
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monopolies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
monopolies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monopolies
noun monopolies
- controls — a device or mechanism for operating or regulating a car, aircraft, etc
- dominations — an act or instance of dominating.
- cartels — Plural form of cartel.
- corners — Plural form of corner.
- holdings — An area of land held by lease.
Antonyms for monopolies
noun monopolies
- distributions — Plural form of distribution.
Top questions with monopolies
- why are monopolies inefficient?
- how do monopolies affect the price of goods?
- what are the principal conditions that allow monopolies to exist?
- what are monopolies?
- why does government usually approve of natural monopolies?
- why did progressives work against monopolies?
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