"herdthink" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: herd + think Etymology templates: {{compound|en|herd|think}} herd + think Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} herdthink (uncountable)
  1. Reasoning based on or characteristic of uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: groupthink
    Sense id: en-herdthink-en-noun-nCLtv5wW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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