CEFR B2

monopoly

noun

Meaning

Exclusive control or possession of something, especially the entire supply of a commodity or service in a particular market.

Examples

The company had a monopoly on the sale of rare minerals.
Critics argued that the tech giant's dominance created a dangerous monopoly.

Synonyms: control, domination, exclusivity, stranglehold

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monopoly (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈnɒpəli/

Definition

Exclusive control or possession of something, especially the entire supply of a commodity or service in a particular market.

Examples

The company had a monopoly on the sale of rare minerals.
Critics argued that the tech giant's dominance created a dangerous monopoly.
The government stepped in to break up the telephone company's monopoly.

How to Use monopoly

monopoly on (prepositional phrase): Exclusive control over a particular market or resource. — "The company secured a monopoly on the distribution of the new drug."

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