near-monopoly
UK/nɪə(r)-mə'nɒp(ə)lɪ/US
Definitions
n.
Almost complete control of a market by one entity
近乎垄断；准垄断
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednear-root
+
monopolyone, single
=near-monopoly
near + monopoly = not quite a full monopoly, but close — one player dominates almost the whole market.
Common Collocations
- 1.near-monopoly status近乎垄断的地位
- 2.near-monopoly on对……近乎垄断
Example Sentences
- 1.
The firm enjoys a near-monopoly on the region's broadband.