English Explanatory Dictionary

herding instinct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A social tendency in humans to identify with and model many behaviors and beliefs after a larger group of individuals with whom they identify.

Word forms

herding instinct herding instincts

Synonyms

herd instinct

Related words

bandwagon effect herd behaviour
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