duopoly

noun du·op·o·ly \du̇-ˈä-pə-lē also dyu̇-\

plural du·op·o·lies

Definition of DUOPOLY

: an oligopoly limited to two sellers

: preponderant influence or control by two political powers

— du·op·o·lis·tic \-ˌä-pə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

duo- + -poly (as in monopoly)

First Known Use: 1920

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