monopoly
noun
/mono.poli/
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/məˈnɑpəli/
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/məˈnɒpəli/
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/məˈnɔpəli/
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/mɵˈnɔpɵli/
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- An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.
- The privilege granting the exclusive right to exert such control.
- (metonymy) The market thus controlled.
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monopolio
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- (metonymy) The holder (person, company or other) of such market domination in one of the above manners.
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monopolista
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Monopoly
properNoun
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- (board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.
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Monopoly
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