monopolizer

Thân thiện

A child is a monopolizer of the building blocks at playtime.

Definition

Noun: A person who obtains, possesses, or controls something exclusively, preventing others from sharing or participating. Specifically, it refers to someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something, thereby dominating a market or resource.

Usage

The term "monopolizer" is used to describe an individual or entity that exercises exclusive control. It carries a negative connotation, implying unfair exclusion or dominance. * The new regulations aim to prevent any single company from becoming a monopolizer in the telecommunications sector. * He was accused of being a monopolizer of the conversation, never letting anyone else speak.

Examples

• The historical monopolizer of the oil industry faced legal action for anti-competitive practices.
• In the meeting, she was such a monopolizer of the whiteboard that no one else could contribute their ideas.
• Critics argue that the tech giant is behaving like a monopolizer of digital advertising revenue.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a monopolizer": This phrase emphasizes the behavior of controlling a resource or situation.
  • By buying all the local suppliers, the corporation began to act as a monopolizer.

Variants and Related Words

• Monopolist (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in economic contexts to describe one who has a monopoly.
• Monopolize (verb): The action from which the noun is derived. It means to have and control entirely for oneself.
• Monopoly (noun): The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.

Synonyms

• Controller
• Dominator
• Hog (informal, especially for non-commercial contexts)

Antonyms

• Competitor
• Sharer
• Collaborator

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• monopolist
• monopoliser