Monopolist
noun
noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something wordnet
Example
More examples""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.