monopolist

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English

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Etymology

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From monopoly +‎ -ist.

Noun

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monopolist (plural monopolists)

  1. 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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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French monopoliste. By surface analysis, monopol +‎ -ist.

Noun

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monopolist m (plural monopoliști)

  1. monopolist

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