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norm

CEFR: B2

A standard, pattern, or social expectation regarded as typical for a specific group.

Synonyms

standard
convention

Common Collocations

become the norm
cultural norms
depart from the norm

Example Sentence

Dual-income households have become the socioeconomic norm across industrialized economies.

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