Monopolist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.

    ""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;..."

  2. 2
    someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something wordnet

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""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;..."

Etymology

From monopoly + -ist.

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