Oligopolistic

Origin

oligopoly + -istic

Full definition of oligopolistic

Adjective

1. Having the character of, or dominated by, an oligopoly
• 1988, August 5, David Moberg, Competing Together, There was little competition in oligopolistic industries, and "Fordist" production techniques emphasized long production runs, routinized and "deskilled" work, and minimal innovation or attention to quality.

Related terms

• monopolistic