Monopolyo (en. Monopoly)
mo-no-PO-lyo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A market system where only one company sells a product or service.
The monopoly on electricity causes high prices for consumers.
Ang monopolyo sa kuryente ay nagdudulot ng mataas na presyo para sa mga mamimili.
Having complete control over an industry by one entity.
The monopoly of a company in the technology industry limits consumer choices.
Ang monopolyo ng isang kumpanya sa industriya ng teknolohiya ay naglilimita sa pagpipilian ng mga mamimili.
A condition where only one seller guarantees the supply of a product.
Monopoly can lead to shortages of products and lower quality.
Ang monopolyo ay maaaring humantong sa kakulangan ng produkto at mas mababang kalidad.
Etymology
Spanish word 'monopolio'
Common Phrases and Expressions
market monopoly
A situation where a single company dominates a particular market.
monopolyo ng merkado
fight against monopoly
The effort to prevent a company's control over the market.
labanan ang monopolyo
Related Words
competition
A condition where many sellers offer the same product or service.
kompetisyon
collaboration
A group of businesses that work together to achieve a goal.
pagsasamahan
Slang Meanings
Excessive control or ownership by one person or group.
Because he has a monopoly in the market, no one else is offering this kind of service.
Dahil monopolyo na siya sa merkado, wala nang ibang nag-aalok ng ganitong serbisyo.
Having all the power in a situation.
His monopoly over the decisions makes it difficult for others to speak up.
Ang monopolyo niya sa desisyonan ay nagpapahirap sa iba na magsalita.