monopoly
noun/məˈnɑpəli/
Frequency rank: #5,123 most common English word
Meaning
exclusive control of a product or service in a market by a single company or entity.
Example sentence
One company gained monopoly over the entire smartphone market, leaving no room for competitors.
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