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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.

See also

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