Monopolist: meaning, definitions and examples

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monopolist

 

[ mษ™หˆnษ’p.ษ™.lษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

market condition

A monopolist is a person or entity that holds exclusive control over a commodity or service in a market, effectively eliminating competition. This allows the monopolist to set prices and dictate terms, often leading to higher prices for consumers and potential market abuses.

Synonyms

exclusive seller, single seller, sole provider

Examples of usage

  • The monopolist raised prices significantly after eliminating competitors.
  • In a monopolist market, consumers have limited choices.
  • The government imposed regulations to prevent monopolist practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "monopolist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monopolista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคพเคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monopolist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monopolis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะฟะพะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monopolista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌๅ ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monopoliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monopolista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tekelleลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monopolista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monopolista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅž„ๆ–ญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monopolist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einnokun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะฟะพะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monopolist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monopolista

Etymology

The term 'monopolist' derives from the Greek word 'monopolein', which means 'to sell alone'. The prefix 'mono-' means 'one', indicating a single entity, while 'polein' translates to 'to sell'. The concept of monopoly dates back to the 16th century in Europe, but it gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the rise of large corporations. As industries consolidated, the term began to take on negative connotations associated with anti-competitive behavior. In modern economics, the study of monopolists and monopolistic markets has led to regulatory frameworks aimed at promoting competition and protecting consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,054, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.