monopolist

See also: Monopolist

English

Etymology

monopoly + -ist

Noun

monopolist (plural monopolists)

  1. One who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.
    • 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. [], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, [], published 1842, →OCLC, page 214:
      "Well, my love, that is all very true," replied Louisa, colouring with the consciousness of being a great monopolist; "but I cannot help fearing more pain will arise to you eventually than the pleasure is worth;...

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French monopoliste.

Noun

monopolist m (plural monopoliști)

  1. monopolist

Declension

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