What does "monopolistic" mean?

Acting in the manner of a monopoly.

How do you pronounce "monopolistic"?

Pronounced //məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk//.

Common synonyms include: anti competitive, anticompetitive, branding oriented, differentiated, dominant, exclusionary.

/məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Acting in the manner of a monopoly.
"The antitrust laws try to prevent monopolistic behavior."

Adjective

1
having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant wordnet

"The antitrust laws try to prevent monopolistic behavior."

From monopoly + -istic.