"herd instinct" meaning in All languages combined

See herd instinct on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: herd instincts [plural]
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  1. (sociology) herding instinct. Categories (topical): Sociology
    Sense id: en-herd_instinct-en-noun-5waEXlop Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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