ALL meanings of oligopoly
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O o - noun oligopoly the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors. Compare duopoly, monopoly (def 1). 1
- noun oligopoly A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers. 1
- noun oligopoly market with few competitors 1
- noun oligopoly a market situation in which control over the supply of a commodity is held by a small number of producers each of whom is able to influence prices and thus directly affect the position of competitors 0
- noun oligopoly control of a commodity or service in a given market by a small number of companies or suppliers 0