monopolistic
gb/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk/ us/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk/
C1
English
monopolisztikus, kisajátító
C1
BUSINESS
1
Usage pattern:
monopolistic [company/market/practices/control/power]
Regulators accused the company of monopolistic practices that kept smaller rivals out of the market.
A szabályozó hatóságok azzal vádolták a vállalatot, hogy monopolisztikus gyakorlataival kiszorítja a kisebb versenytársakat a piacról.
The merger could give the airline a monopolistic position on several regional routes.
Az egyesülés több regionális útvonalon is monopolisztikus helyzetbe hozhatja a légitársaságot.
Consumers often face higher prices when a market becomes monopolistic.
Learner examples
The app store was criticized for monopolistic control.
Az alkalmazásáruházat monopolisztikus ellenőrzése miatt bírálták.
Monopolistic markets give customers fewer choices.
A monopolisztikus piacok kevesebb választási lehetőséget kínálnak a vevőknek.
Common mistake:
Do not use monopolistic as a noun; say “a monopoly” or “a monopolistic company/market.”
Meaning
Having monopoly-like market control
Collocations
monopolistic practices
|monopolistic behavior
|monopolistic power
|monopolistic control
|monopolistic market
|monopolistic position
|monopolistic company
|monopolistic industry
|monopolistic pricing
|monopolistic tendencies
Synonyms
anti-competitive (Emphasizes reducing or preventing competition, often by unfair or illegal means.)
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dominant (Broader; may simply mean very powerful or leading in a market.)
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monopoly-like (Less formal; means resembling a monopoly without necessarily being one.)
Antonyms
competitive (Describes a market with active rivalry among businesses.)
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open (Emphasizes access for many participants rather than control by one.)
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fragmented (Describes a market divided among many smaller competitors.)
Themes
business
|economics
|markets
|competition
|law
Definition
A monopolistic company, market, or action gives one business too much control and leaves customers or rivals with little choice.
Having, involving, or resulting from monopoly power in a market, so that one company or group can control supply, prices, or access and limit competition.
C2
FORMAL
2
kisajátító
B2
Usage pattern:
monopolistic [attitude/approach/control/grip] over [something]
Local publishers complained about the library board's monopolistic control over access to historical documents.
A helyi kiadók arra panaszkodtak, hogy a könyvtári bizottság kisajátítja a történeti dokumentumokhoz való hozzáférés szabályozását.
The group developed a monopolistic attitude toward the festival and refused to involve other community organizations.
A csoport kisajátító hozzáállást alakított ki a fesztivállal kapcsolatban, és nem volt hajlandó bevonni más közösségi szervezeteket.
Critics argued that the government had a monopolistic grip on the national media.
Learner examples
The club was monopolistic and would not share the space.
A klub kisajátító módon viselkedett, és nem volt hajlandó megosztani a helyiséget.
Her team had a monopolistic approach to the project.
A csapata kisajátítóan állt a projekthez.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, controlling or possessive is usually more natural for people; monopolistic sounds formal or business-like.
Meaning
Excessively controlling or exclusive
Collocations
monopolistic attitude
|monopolistic approach
|monopolistic control
|monopolistic grip
|monopolistic mindset
|monopolistic tendencies
|monopolistic hold
|monopolistic claim
Synonyms
controlling (More common and general.)
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domineering (Emphasizes bossy personal behavior.)
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exclusive (Emphasizes keeping others out.)
Antonyms
inclusive (Emphasizes allowing others to participate.)
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cooperative (Emphasizes sharing control and working with others.)
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open (Emphasizes access rather than restriction.)
Themes
power
|control
|organizations
|social_relations
Definition
If someone is monopolistic about something, they try to keep it all for themselves or their group.
Trying to keep complete control over something and prevent others from using, sharing, or influencing it; resembling a monopoly outside a strictly economic context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
monopolistic
IPA
GB/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk/
US/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk/
Syllables & stress
mono - pol - ist - ic (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: monopolistic
Expressions
monopolistic competition
1/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Competition with differentiated products
A market where many companies compete, but each sells a product that is a little different, so it has some price control.
Examples
- Economists often describe cafés, hair salons, and restaurants as examples of monopolistic competition.
- Under monopolistic competition, advertising and brand identity can be as important as price.
- The model of monopolistic competition helps explain why similar products can sell at different prices.
Learner examples
- Coffee shops are a simple example of monopolistic competition.
- In monopolistic competition, companies try to make their products seem different.
monopolistic practices
1/mənˌɑpəlˈɪstɪk pɹˈæktɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
business
Actions that restrict competition
Unfair business actions that help one company keep too much control of a market.
Examples
- The lawsuit claims the company used monopolistic practices to lock customers into its platform.
- Regulators fined the firm for monopolistic practices in the pharmaceutical market.
- Smaller sellers said the new fees were part of a pattern of monopolistic practices.
Learner examples
- The law tries to stop monopolistic practices.
- The company denied using monopolistic practices.