noun

monopolization

monopolisation

The government is investigating the monopolization of the market.

The government is investigating the monopolisation of the market.

the monopolization of ((sth.)) The government is investigating the monopolization of the market.

Synonyms: domination, cartelization; Antonyms: competition, decentralization

From 'monopolize' + '-ation' (a process). 'Monopolize' is from Greek 'monos' (single) + 'polein' (to sell).

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'one' and '-ization' meaning 'the process of becoming'. So, it's the process of becoming the only one.

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