noun

monopolization

monopolization, the act of monopolizing

The government prevents the monopolization of industries.

The government prevents the monopolization of industries.

((the monopolization of sth.)) the process of gaining complete control of (sth.) The government prevents the monopolization of industries.

Synonyms: domination, control, cartelization; Antonyms: diversification, competition

From 'monopolize' + '-ation' (noun-forming suffix for a process or action), meaning 'the process of monopolizing'.

The '-ation' suffix indicates a process or action, so it's the *act* of creating a monopoly.

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