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Meaning of Matthew effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The phenomenon by which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, either in terms of literal wealth or in terms of fame, status, etc.

Examples

“When we click on the top search results or watch the FrontPage videos on YouTube or read established blogs, we are jumping on invisible bandwagons, causing the Matthew effect to kick in.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

Matthew principle Matthew's pill Matthewman Matthews Matthewson Matthias