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Definition of groupthink noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

groupthink

noun
 
/ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/
 
/ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/
[uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. the practice of thinking or making decisions as a group, especially when this results in bad decisions being made
    • Firms with a diverse leadership typically avoid groupthink.
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