noun
domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
• Syn: ↑monopolization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑monopolise, ↑monopolize (for: ↑monopolization)
• Hypernyms: ↑domination
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monopolīzāˈtion or monopolīsāˈtion noun
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Main Entry: ↑monopoly
Useful english dictionary. 2012.