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monopoly Synonyms

Another word for monopoly

Choosing another word for monopoly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 monopolization in the telecommunications industry."

Strongest
monopolization
Strong
corner
stranglehold
Weak
duopoly
oligopoly

• noun (Context 2)

A company, group, or entity that completely dominates a particular market or industry.

Usage Example

"Historically, the state-owned railway was a massive trust that controlled all domestic train travel."

Strongest
trust
Strong
cartel
monopolist
syndicate
combine
Weak
conglomerate

• noun (Context 3)

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 stranglehold on truth or civic virtue."

Strong
stranglehold
corner
exclusivity
domination
Weak
prerogative

Opposites of monopoly

The opposite of monopoly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

competition
free market
open market
sharing
See all opposites of monopoly

• Nearby Words

monopolization
monopolize
monopolizer
monopoly
monorail
monospaced
monosyllabic

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