This is the first time I've encountered people using the word monopoly incorrectly like this. I'm not really minded to just roll over and accept wrong usage because a few other people object - the usage is wrong so they need to improve their English.
Also for what it's worth I don't believe the article author misunderstands the word monopoly. I think they abused it to get clicks.
Also for what it's worth I don't believe the article author misunderstands the word monopoly. I think they abused it to get clicks.