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Meaning of barber paradox | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A paradox of self-reference, where, supposing that every man either shaves himself or is shaved by the barber, and the barber shaves all and only the men who do not shave themselves, then it is impossible to determine who shaves the barber.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

barber pole barber pole effect barber pole illusion barber surgeon barber-chair barber's

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