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oligopolio

oligopoly

noun oh-lee-goh-POH-lyoh Rare

Origin: Greek 'oligos' (few) + 'polein' (to sell).

Usage Note

Oligopolio is an economics term describing a market controlled by a small number of powerful firms. It sits between monopolio (one seller) and concorrenza perfetta (perfect competition). The plural is oligopoli. It appears in debates about telecommunications, media, or energy sectors in Italy.

Examples

"Il mercato è dominato da un oligopolio."

Natural Translation

The market is dominated by an oligopoly.

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