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Homo economicus

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A human being regarded as a rational and narrowly self-interested actor capable of making judgments in order to attain its own particular goals.

Equivalents

CEFR level

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

homo faber Homo idioticus Homo insipiens homo ludens homo marriage homo milk

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