English Explanatory Dictionary

Matthew effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. 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.

Word forms

Matthew effect the Matthew effect

Etymology

Coined by sociologist Robert K. Merton in 1968, in reference to Matthew 25:29.

Synonyms

Matthew principle

Related words

Matilda effect preferential attachment those that have, get
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