First Known Use: 1952
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groupthink
noun group·think \ˈgrüp-ˌthiŋk\
Definition of GROUPTHINK
: a pattern of thought characterized by self-deception, forced manufacture of consent, and conformity to group values and ethics
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Origin of GROUPTHINK
1group + -think (as in doublethink)
Rhymes with GROUPTHINK
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