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Big Player

/bɪɡ ˈpleɪ.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A person or organization that has significant influence or power in a particular field or industry.

    "In the tech industry, Apple is considered a big player due to its market share and innovation."
  2. 2

    An individual or entity that participates actively in a competitive environment.

    "As a big player in the financial market, the bank has the ability to sway economic trends."

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The term 'big player' combines 'big', derived from Old English 'beorht', meaning large or significant, and 'player', from Old French 'pleier', meaning to engage in a game or activity. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century to denote influential entities in various fields.

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