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monopolism

[muh-nop-uh-liz-uh m]
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noun

the existence or prevalence of monopolies.

Nearby words

  1. monopodia,
  2. monopodium,
  3. monopody,
  4. monopolar cautery,
  5. monopole,
  6. monopolist,
  7. monopolistic,
  8. monopolistic competition,
  9. monopolize,
  10. monopoly

Origin of monopolism

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