Meaning of the word "bear market" in English

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bear market

US /ˈber ˌmɑːr.kɪt/
UK /ˈber ˌmɑːr.kɪt/
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Noun

1.

a market in which prices are falling, encouraging selling

Example:
Investors are worried about the current bear market.
During a bear market, it's common to see stock prices decline significantly.
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