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