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Meaning of homophily | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind.

uncountable

Examples

“In this research⟳ we explore⟳ whether homophily as an organizing principle affects the performance of immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany.”
“Homophily is the tendency for there to be higher rates of contact⟳ between similar people than between dissimilar people. It is the social process⟳ reflected in that old bit of folk wisdom: “Birds of a feather flock together.””

CEFR level

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

homophobe homophobephobe Homophobia homophobiac homophobiaphobia homophobic

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