OLIGOPOLY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word oligopoly. (close relations)
Definition of OLIGOPOLY
Best Alternative Words for OLIGOPOLY
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| cartel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service | ||||||||
| coalition | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty • the state of being combined into one body • the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts | ||||||||
| monopoly | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die • (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller • exclusive control or possession of something | ||||||||
| syndicate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities • an association of companies for some definite purpose • a news agency that sells features or articles or photographs etc. to newspapers for simultaneous publication verb • join together into a syndicate • organize into or form a syndicate • sell articles, television programs, or photos to several publications or independent broadcasting stations | ||||||||
| duopoly | nounn | |||||||
noun • A market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service. • (by extension) The domination of a field of endeavor by two people or entities. • (by extension) Situation in which two or more TV or radio-stations in the same city or community share common ownership. | ||||||||
