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Cartel: meaning, definitions and examples

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cartel

 

[ kษ‘หหˆtษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

illegal trade

A cartel is a group of businesses or countries that agree to fix prices, limit competition, or control the production and distribution of a particular product or service.

Synonyms

combine, syndicate, trust

Examples of usage

  • The drug cartel was responsible for smuggling large quantities of narcotics into the country.
  • The oil cartel decided to decrease production in order to drive up prices.
Context #2 | Noun

artistic collaboration

In the art world, a cartel refers to a group of artists or art dealers who work together to promote each other's work and increase their influence in the industry.

Synonyms

alliance, coalition, collaboration

Examples of usage

  • The painters formed a cartel to exhibit their works together at the gallery.
  • The music cartel organized a series of concerts to showcase their talents.

Translations

Translations of the word "cartel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cartel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kartell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kartel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kartel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cartel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cartel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kartel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ฅดํ…”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฑุชู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kartel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kartel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก็‰นๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kartel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samtรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kartel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cartel

Etymology

The term 'cartel' originated in the late 19th century from the Italian word 'cartello', which means 'placard' or 'poster'. It was initially used to refer to a written agreement or document. Over time, the term evolved to describe agreements among businesses or countries to control prices or production. The concept of cartels has been associated with illegal activities such as drug trafficking, but it also has a legitimate use in industries like art and oil.

See also: cart, cartology, carton, cartoon, cartwheel.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,429, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.