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monopolist

American  
[muh-nop-uh-list] / məˈnɒp ə lɪst /

noun

  1. a person who has a monopoly.

  2. an advocate of monopoly.


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Etymology

Origin of monopolist

First recorded in 1595–1605; monopol(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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Fact is, Monopolist Sam Newhouse has probably done journalism more good than harm.

From Time Magazine Archive

Monopolist Greed is the one, indeed, Whilst the other means Pollution; And a hide of iron doth environ Each scaly convolution.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 by Various

Nay; the Monopolist fights for his money, The Monomaniac for his craze.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 15, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

Well, yes, no doubt; you are still a Monopolist.

From Post-Prandial Philosophy by Allen, Grant

As I have promised to give Monopolist a little advice, I will now enter upon my task.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John