noun. The act or practice of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially when characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to prevailing points of view.

noun. A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to a perceived majority view.

noun. decision making by a group (especially in a manner that discourages creativity or individual responsibility)

"If only Macpherson had used the term groupthink instead the absurdity above wouldn't have happened."

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