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Synonyms & Similar Words
agreement
accord
harmony
unanimity
unity
concord
mutual understanding
collective opinion
general opinion
majority view
shared belief
common ground
cooperation
collaboration
concurrence
assent
approval
acceptance
ratification
confirmation
validation
settlement
compromise
mediation
negotiation
reconciliation
synchronization
symphony
cohesion
solidarity
togetherness
collectivity
solidarity
like-mindedness
uniformity
consistency
Meaning of Consensus
The primary meaning of the word "Consensus" refers to a collective opinion or decision reached by a group of people, typically through discussion and negotiation.
Definitions
- A collective opinion or decision reached by a group of people, typically through discussion and negotiation
- * A state of complete agreement among all the members of a group
- * A process of reaching a collective decision or opinion through discussion and negotiation
Etymology of Consensus
The word "Consensus" originates from Latin, where "consentire" means "to feel or think together"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a collective opinion or decision reached by a group of people
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including politics, philosophy, and social sciences
Example Uses
- The team reached a consensus on the project plan after hours of discussion
- * The consensus among experts is that climate change is a major threat to global security
- * The company strives to build a consensus among its stakeholders on the new business strategy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disagreement
discord
conflict
controversy
opposition
dissent
division
disagreement
disunity
discordance
disharmony
dissonance
incongruity
inconsistency
contradiction
opposition
resistance
refusal
rejection
denial
repudiation
renunciation