oligopoly

ol-ih-GOP-oh-lee

ˌɒlɪˈɡɒpəli

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oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, each of which can influence prices.

The smartphone market is effectively an oligopoly, with two or three companies commanding the majority of profits.

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