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Meaning of Bradley effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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A theory concerning observed discrepancies between opinion polls and election outcomes, according to which some white voters who intend to vote for a white candidate may tell pollsters that they are undecided or likely to vote for a non-white candidate, for fear of being accused of racism.

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