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TOPIK 6noun

독과점

dokgwajeom [독꽈점]

독과점이 · 독과점을

monopoly and oligopoly

Example

정부는 시장의 독과점을 막기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

The government is working to prevent monopolies and oligopolies in the market.

Word parts

독 alone과 few점 occupy

A blend of 독점 'monopoly' and 과점 'oligopoly.'

Good to know

Pronounced [독꽈점].