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Word of the Day – Duopoly

By March 10, 2022Word of the Day

Duopoly (noun)

dew-op-ol-ee

A situation in which two suppliers dominate the market for a commodity or service.

1920s from duo-, on the pattern of monopoly.

Example sentences

“The current market is a duopoly.”

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