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Meaning of great man theory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A theory of history that sees it as driven by the actions of powerful individuals or those with natural-born greatness.

Examples

“The number⟳ of biographies in the list does not surprise⟳ Greer because he detects an implicit “great man” theory of history in the canon.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

great martyr great martyress great masquerader Great Media Great Migration great minds think alike

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