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English
Etymology
monopoly + -ist
Noun
monopolist (plural monopolists)
- One who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.
1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XVII, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. , volume I, London: Henry Colburn, , published 1842, →OCLC, page 214:"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;...
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one who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French monopoliste.
Noun
monopolist m (plural monopoliști)
- monopolist
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