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nounherd mentality (plural herd mentalities)
plural herd mentalities
- Synonym of pack mentality.
The herd mentality appears strong at Cardiff. When the train pulls in, the majority of folk jam themselves into the car straight in front of them, while I walk to the back unit to share the rear car with just two other people.
2024 November 13, Paul Bigland, “Much to admire... but pockets of neglect”, in RAIL, number 1022, page 49Synonyms: pack mentality
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nounSynonym of pack mentality.
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