Meaning of mimetic desire | Babel Free
Definitions
A desire that is imitative, and not related to the desired object's intrinsic value, based on the idea that human desires arise from imitation and competitive behavior in groups.
Examples
“Having transcended his own⟳ mimetic desires, [Peter] Thiel was now free to capitalise on those of others.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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