monopoly

noun/məˈnɑpəli/

Frequency rank: #5,123 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

exclusive control of a product or service in a market by a single company or entity.

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Example sentence

One company gained a complete monopoly over the entire smartphone market, leaving no room for competitors.

Synonyms & related words

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