monopoli

Monopoly

noun moh-NOH-poh-lee Rare

Origin: From Greek monos (single) + polein (to sell).

Also means

monopolies

Usage Note

Monopoli is both the plural of monopolio (monopoly, as in an exclusive market control) and the Italian name of the board game Monopoly. When referring to the game it is invariable and typically capitalised: giocare a Monopoli. The economic term plural (i monopoli) uses the same form. Context disambiguates the two senses.

Examples

"Giochiamo a Monopoli stasera?"

Natural Translation

Shall we play Monopoly tonight?

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