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cartel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kɑːrˈtel/ · UK /kɑːˈtel/

Forms: cartels

cartel means: A group of businesses or countries that agree to control prices or supply and reduce competition.

noun

BUSINESS GROUPC1

A group of businesses or countries that agree to control prices or supply and reduce competition.

  • The companies formed a cartel.
  • The oil cartel agreed to reduce production.
  • Regulators accused the cartel of keeping prices high.

Common phrases: an oil cartel, form a cartel, cartel members

Questions about cartel

What does cartel mean?

A group of businesses or countries that agree to control prices or supply and reduce competition.

What is cartel in other languages?

Türkçe: kartel · Español: cártel · Français: cartel · Deutsch: Kartell · Italiano: cartello · 日本語: カルテル

How do you pronounce cartel?

In American English /kɑːrˈtel/; in British English /kɑːˈtel/.

How do you use cartel in a sentence?

The companies formed a cartel. The oil cartel agreed to reduce production.

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