Meaning Of The Word Oligopoly

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What's The Definition Of Oligopoly?

oligopoly in American English
control of a commodity or service in a given market by a small number of companies or suppliers
noun: the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

oligopoly in British English
noun: 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

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