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hivemind.

A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhaɪv.maɪnd/
  1. A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.

  2. Collective intelligence, especially when facilitated by communications technology.

    broadly · figuratively
  3. A group of people who uncritically share beliefs, behave very similarly or mindlessly follow orders.

    broadly · derogatory · figuratively
Where this word comes from

From hive + mind, originally applied to beehives. As a metaphor for collective intelligence popularized in Out of Control (1992) by Kevin Kelly.

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