[1595–1605; monopol(y) + -ist]This word is first recorded in the period 1595–1605. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: density, detail, redundant, slur, vernacular-ist is a suffix of nouns, often corresponding to verbs ending in -ize or nouns ending in -ism, that denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certainprinciples, doctrines, etc. Other words that use the affix -ist include: Thomist, dramatist, machinist, novelist, socialist
Examples of 'monopolist' in a sentence
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Its backers are counting on two duopolists making as much money as one monopolist.
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Airports tend to be controlled by one or two carriers, meaning airlines can get away with charging monopolist prices.
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If a sporting monopolist organisation succeeds in putting its rivals out of business, it no longer has a business itself.
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By delivering ever lower prices, it argues it is the opposite of a greedy monopolist.