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consensus

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛnsəs/
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Definition of consensus

noun

[usually in singular]
  • a general agreement: [with clause]:there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed [as modifier]:a consensus view

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, 'agreement', from consens- 'agreed', from the verb consentire

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