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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 monopoly word
- noun plural monopoly 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 monopoly an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service, granted by a government. 1
- noun plural monopoly the exclusive possession or control of something. 1
- noun plural monopoly something that is the subject of such control, as a commodity or service. 1
- noun plural monopoly a company or group that has such control. 1
- noun plural monopoly the market condition that exists when there is only one seller. 1
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Origin of monopoly
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 Monopoly
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monopoly 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".
monopoly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monopoly
noun monopoly
- patent — the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
- cartel — A cartel is an association of similar companies or businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices.
- holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
- ownership — the state or fact of being an owner.
Antonyms for monopoly
noun monopoly
- sharing — the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
- distribution — an act or instance of distributing.
- scattering — distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered.
Top questions with monopoly
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