1. Plural of oligopolist; companies or firms that participate in an oligopoly, a market dominated by a small number of sellers.
Usage: Economics term; Always plural in this form

Examples

• The three oligopolists in the smartphone industry control most of the global market share.
• Oligopolists often engage in strategic pricing to maintain their competitive advantage.
• The government investigated whether the oligopolists were colluding to fix prices.
• These oligopolists have significant influence over consumer choices in the automotive sector.
• Barriers to entry protect oligopolists from new competitors entering the market.
• The oligopolists announced new product lines simultaneously, suggesting coordinated behavior.