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MONOPOLY

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Monopoly.

How to pronounce monopoly:

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Monopoly - as a noun

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

(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller

Example: "A monopoly on silver"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
market12market placemarketplace21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exclusive control or possession of something

Example: "They have no monopoly on intelligence"

Example Sentences

"She has a monopoly on the beauty industry."
"The company has a monopoly on the market for personal computers."
"The government aims to break up the monopoly of the telecommunications industry."
"He is trying to create a monopoly on online retail."
"The new legislation aims to prevent any single company from gaining a monopoly in the market."
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Word Game Points

Is MONOPOLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, monopoly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MONOPOLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is MONOPOLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, monopoly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MONOPOLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MONOPOLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, monopoly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MONOPOLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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