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Definition

noun. situation where one firm can supply a market's entire demand for a good or service at a price lower than two or more can

Example Sentence

The utilities industry is a good example of a natural monopoly.

Synonyms

corner; only one supplier; one producer

Antonyms

many suppliers

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