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monopolizer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who monopolizes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I didn't mean to be a conversational monopolizer, hogging a rare chance to talk to the company founder; I just found him the only interesting person in the room to talk to.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: monopolist, monopoliser

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: selfish person

History

Etymology

From monopolize + -er.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Galician: monopolizador — Translations
  • Galician: monopolizadora — Translations
  • Portuguese: monopolizador — Translations
  • Portuguese: monopolizadora — Translations
  • Spanish: monopolizador — Translations
  • Spanish: monopolizadora — Translations