PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

oligopolistic

AH-luh-guh-Puh-LIS-tik

Definition

Referring to a market situation characterized by a small number of sellers who dominate the industry and collectively control the supply and pricing.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'oligos' (few) and 'polein' (to sell), it describes a market structure defined by limited competition among a few dominant firms.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe how the news and publishing industry was dominated by a handful of massive, powerful companies, creating a market that was far from a truly open or competitive forum for ideas.

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