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Group Cohesion

/ɡruːp koʊˈhiːʒən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The degree to which members of a group stick together and remain united in the pursuit of goals.

    "High group cohesion can lead to improved performance and satisfaction among team members."
  2. 2

    The social forces that bind members of a group together.

    "Effective communication often enhances group cohesion, fostering a sense of belonging."

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The term 'group' originates from the Old French 'groupe', which is derived from the Latin 'gruppus', meaning 'a bundle'. 'Cohesion' comes from the Latin 'cohaesio', meaning 'sticking together', which evolved in the 17th century to describe the action of forming a united whole.

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