cartel
/kɑːˈtɛl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cartels
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
Noun
Examples
oil cartel
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cartel” mean?
A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
Is “cartel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.