English Explanatory Dictionary

Genovese syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The bystander effect.

Word forms

Genovese syndrome

Etymology

After Kitty Genovese (1935–1964), who was murdered in New York while numerous witnesses allegedly took no action.

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