quadropoly
English
Etymology
From quadro- + -poly by analogy with monopoly and duopoly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kwɒˈdɹɒpəli/
- Rhymes: -ɒpəli
Noun
quadropoly (plural quadropolies)
- (economics) A market situation in which four companies exclusively provide a particular product or service.
- Coordinate terms: monopoly, duopoly, triopoly, quintopoly