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monopolista

monopolistic

adjective moh-noh-poh-LEES-tah Rare
People & Society Money

Usage Note

Monopolista describes behaviour, practices, or structures that seek to create or maintain a monopoly — prácticas monopolistas (monopolistic practices). It is also used as a noun: el/la monopolista (the monopolist). As an adjective it is invariable in gender, agreeing only in number; as a noun it is common gender.

Examples

"Las autoridades sancionaron las prácticas monopolistas."

Natural Translation

The authorities penalised the monopolistic practices.

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