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monopolist

/məˈnɑːpəlɪst/
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Adverb:monopolistically
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Plural:monopolists
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Adjective:monopolistic
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• noun

1

A person, business, or group that holds a monopoly, exercising exclusive control over the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Example

"Regulators intervened to prevent the dominant corporation from acting as a monopolist and artificially inflating consumer prices."

2

A person who dominates or assumes exclusive possession of something, such as a conversation or resource, to the exclusion of others.

Example

"During the seminar, the professor tactfully redirected the discussion away from a vocal monopolist so quieter students could contribute."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from 'monopoly' plus the suffix '-ist', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'monopōlion', from 'monos' (alone, single) and 'pōlein' (to sell).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monopolist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monopolist
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