Dictionary Check: monopoly

"monopoly" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die

Synonyms:
noun

(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller

Example: "a monopoly on silver"
noun

exclusive control or possession of something

Example: "They have no monopoly on intelligence"

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