monopolism

[ muh-nop-uh-liz-uh m ]

/ məˈnɒp əˌlɪz əm /

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noun

the existence or prevalence of monopolies.

Nearby words

monopodia, monopodium, monopody, monopolar cautery, monopole, monopolism, monopolist, monopolistic, monopolistic competition, monopolize, monopoly

Origin of monopolism

First recorded in 1880–85; monopol(y) + -ism

Related forms

an·ti·mo·nop·o·lism, noun

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Examples from the Web for monopolism

Inequality of right was therefore the characteristic of this period; Marlo calls it monopolism.
Contemporary Socialism|John Rae