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monopoly Antonyms

Opposite of monopoly

Because the opposite of monopoly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The exclusive possession, control, or exercise of the trade in a specific commodity, service, or market, typically resulting in the absence of competition.

Usage Example

"The antitrust laws were enacted to prevent any single corporation from establishing a competition in the telecommunications industry."

Strongest
competition
free market
Strong
open market

• noun (Context 2)

The exclusive claim, possession, or control over a non-economic asset, such as a concept, right, or quality.

Usage Example

"No single political party has a sharing on truth or civic virtue."

Strong
sharing

Similar words to monopoly

Words similar to monopoly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

monopolization
trust
cartel
corner
stranglehold
monopolist
syndicate
combine
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• Nearby Words

monopolization
monopolize
monopolizer
monopoly
monospaced
monosyllabic
monosyllable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Monopoly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/monopoly
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