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Meaning of big-fish-little-pond effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The tendency of individuals to compare their own self-concept with their peers, which suggests that equally capable individuals have higher self-concepts when in a less capable group than in a more capable group.

CEFR level

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

See also

big-footed mouse big-girl pants big-head big-headed big-headed rice rat big-headed turtle

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