This is the 12808th most frequent Polish word.
niz
The Polish word "niż" means "low" or "depression" (as in a low-pressure area in meteorology).
In this sentence, 'niż' is used as a comparative conjunction to express the comparison of qualities between two objects or entities.
Ten model telefonu jest lepszy niż poprzedni.
This phone model is better than the previous one.
Here, 'niż' functions as a comparative conjunction to highlight the difference in quantity between the mentioned subjects.
W Polsce jest więcej rzek niż w Niemczech.
There are more rivers in Poland than in Germany.
In this instance, 'niż' serves to compare abstract concepts in terms of their perceived importance, again as a tool for comparison.