Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hive-mind

noun

/haɪv maɪnd/

Definition

A collective consciousness or shared intelligence among a group of individuals, often suggesting that they function in a coordinated and unified manner for a common purpose.

Examples

The online community developed a hive-mind that allowed them to solve complex problems together.
In a hive-mind, individual opinions may be overshadowed by the collective agreement.
The science fiction novel explored the implications of a hive-mind society where individuality was lost.

Meaning

The term ‘hive-mind’ is often used to describe how a group can come together to think, decide, and act as one, similar to a beehive where bees cooperate for their survival and success.