monopoliser
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who monopolizes: A monopoliser is someone who acquires, controls, or dominates the means of producing or selling something to the exclusion of others, creating a monopoly.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The company was accused of being a monopoliser in the software market.
- As the sole supplier, he became a monopoliser, setting prices as he wished.
Advanced Usage
- "To act as a monopoliser": To behave in a way that seeks to control an entire market or resource.
- The corporation was fined for attempting to act as a monopoliser.
Variants and Related Words
- Monopolizer (noun): An alternative spelling of 'monopoliser', primarily used in American English.
- Monopolise (verb): To have or take exclusive possession or control of something.
- They sought to monopolise the industry.
- Monopoly (noun): The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
- The law prevents the formation of a monopoly.
Synonyms
- Monopolist: A person or entity that has a monopoly.
- Controller: One that exercises authoritative or dominating influence over something.
Related Phrases
- "To be a monopoliser of attention": (Figurative) To dominate conversation or focus in a social setting, not just a market.
- At the meeting, he was a monopoliser of attention, allowing no one else to speak.
Noun
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someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
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