polypoly en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɒlɪˈpɒlɪ/
- /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/
Etymology
From poly- (“many”) + -poly (“number of sellers”), by analogy with monopoly.
Meanings
- The presence of a large number of relatively small buyers and sellers, none of whom can influence the price of commodities
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polypolies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
ka პოლიპოლია (Translations) · sv polypol (Translations) · it polipolio (Translations) · de Polypol (Translations)