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Meaning of small-world phenomenon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The phenomenon that human society resembles a small-world network with short path lengths, i.e. any two human beings tend to be linked through a small chain of friends of friends.

CEFR level

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

See also

small-worldness small, tiny small, unmarked bills smallage smallball Smallbone

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