quintopoly

English

Etymology

From quint- +‎ -opoly by analogy with monopoly and duopoly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kwɪnˈtɒpəli/
  • Rhymes: -ɒpəli

Noun

quintopoly (plural quintopolies)

  1. (economics) A market situation in which five companies exclusively provide a particular product or service.
    Coordinate terms: monopoly, duopoly, triopoly, quadropoly