monopoly plural
mo·nop·o·ly
The plural form of monopoly is monopolies
M mDefinitions
- 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
- noun plural monopoly (initial capital letter) a board game in which a player attempts to gain a monopoly of real estate by advancing around the board and purchasing property, acquiring capital by collecting rent from other players whose pieces land on that property. 1