hivemind

hive mind

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Definitions of hivemind word

noun hivemind the property of apparent sentience in a colony of social insects acting as a single organism, each insect performing a specific role for the good of the group. 1
noun hivemind Psychology, Sociology. a collective consciousness, analogous to the behavior of social insects, in which a group of people become aware of their commonality and think and act as a community, sharing their knowledge, thoughts, and resources: the global hive mind that has emerged with sites like Twitter and Facebook. such a group mentality characterized by uncritical conformity and loss of a sense of individuality and personal accountability. 1
noun hivemind (science fiction) A collection of minds somehow linked, possibly as if by telepathy. 1
noun hivemind (science fiction) A single entity wherein a collection of minds somehow meet, possibly as if by telepathy. 0
noun hivemind (sociology) A group of people who give the false impression of being a hivemind (1), e.g. by mindlessly following orders. 0

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hivemind popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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