Definition

A person who is against monopolies and supports competition in the market.

Example

The antimonopolist argued for fair competition to benefit consumers.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new antimonopolist movement in tech?

Yeah, it’s interesting how people are pushing back against big companies.

I think it’s great to see more voices supporting fair competition.

Absolutely! It’s important for consumers to have choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antimonopolist → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "monopolist" (from Greek "monos" meaning single and "polein" meaning to sell). The word describes someone who is against monopolies or the control of a market by a single entity.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'against' ('anti-') a 'single seller' ('monopolist') — that's why an antimonopolist opposes monopolies.

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