монополия

Russian

noun+
Definitions
  • monopoly various senses
  • exclusive domain
  • (historical) a government liquor store

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin monopōlium derived from Polish monopolia derived from German Monopolia derived from Ancient Greek μονοπώλιον (a right of exclusive sale).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μονοπώλιον

Gloss

a right of exclusive sale

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