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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others wordnet

Synonyms

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attention capturebogartiancornercorneringexclusive controlexclusive possession

Antonyms

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competitioncompetitive conductdiversificationdivvying

Etymology

From monopolize + -ation.