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 monopoly monopoly /məˈnɑːpəli/

noun

  1. () (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller  ( monopoly )
    (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
     A monopoly on silver
    a monopoly on silver
     When you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
    when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
  2. () Exclusive control or possession of something  ( monopoly )
    exclusive control or possession of something
     They have no monopoly on intelligence
    They have no monopoly on intelligence

 Monopoly

  1. A board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die  ( Monopoly )
    a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die
     Monopoly is a classic board game that many people enjoy
    Monopoly is a classic board game that many people enjoy