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Definition of monopolization

monopolization

/məˌnɑːpələˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: monopolisation)
mo · nop · o · li · za · tion
Adverb:monopolistically
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Plural:monopolizations
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Adjective:monopolistic
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monopolization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of acquiring exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity, service, or market.

Example

"Antitrust laws were enacted to prevent the monopolization of essential industries by a single corporation."

2

The act of taking up the entirety of someone's attention, time, or conversation to the exclusion of others.

Example

"His constant monopolization of the weekly staff meetings frustrated colleagues who wanted to share their own updates."

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• Rhymes for monopolization

• Nearby Words

monopod
monopolist
monopolistic
monopolization
monopolize
monopolizer
monopoly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'monopolize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. 'Monopolize' traces back through Late Latin 'monopolium' to Ancient Greek 'monopolion' ('right of exclusive sale'), formed from 'monos' ('alone' or 'single') and 'polein' ('to sell').

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