quadropoly

English

Etymology

From quadro- +‎ -poly by analogy with monopoly and duopoly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kwɒˈdɹɒpəli/
• Rhymes: -ɒpəli

Noun

quadropoly (plural quadropolies)

1. (economics) A market situation in which four companies exclusively provide a particular product or service.

   Coordinate terms: monopoly, duopoly, triopoly, quintopoly

Related terms

• oligopoly