monopoly /məˈnɑːpəli/ noun plural monopolies
plural monopolies
Learner's definition of MONOPOLY
1 [count]
a : complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market垄断;垄断权 b : a large company that has a monopoly垄断公司;垄断企业 2
[singular] : complete ownership or control of something独占;独自控制—
usually + on or (chiefly Brit) of — monopolistic
/məˌnɑːpəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective