Consensus: meaning, definitions and examples

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consensus

 

[ kษ™nหˆsษ›nsษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general agreement

Consensus is a general agreement among a group of people. It is the collective opinion or position reached by a group as a whole. Consensus is often achieved through discussion, compromise, and negotiation.

Synonyms

accord, agreement, harmony, unanimity

Examples of usage

  • The board members reached a consensus on the new policy.
  • After much debate, they finally came to a consensus.
  • The team worked together to find a consensus on the best approach.
  • We need to reach a consensus before making a decision.
Context #2 | Noun

majority opinion

Consensus can also refer to the majority opinion or agreement within a group. It is the prevailing view that most members of a group agree with.

Synonyms

majority opinion, popular opinion, prevailing view

Examples of usage

  • Although there were differing opinions, the consensus was clear.
  • The consensus among the team members favored option A.
  • The survey results showed a strong consensus on the issue.
  • Consensus is important for making collective decisions.
Context #3 | Noun

politics

In politics, consensus often refers to an agreement reached by different parties or factions. It is a compromise or understanding that allows for cooperation and progress.

Synonyms

agreement, compromise, cooperation, understanding

Examples of usage

  • The coalition government was formed based on consensus among the parties.
  • Consensus politics aims to find common ground and build cooperation.
  • Negotiations are ongoing to reach a consensus on the new legislation.
  • Consensus building is essential for effective governance.

Translations

Translations of the word "consensus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consenso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเคธเคฎเฅเคฎเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konsens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konsensus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตะฝััƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konsensus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ปใƒณใ‚ตใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consensus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consenso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konsensรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฌู…ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsensus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konsenzus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ€่‡ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konsenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samhljรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝัะตะฝััƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsensus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consenso

Etymology

The word 'consensus' originated from the Latin word 'consensus', which means agreement or harmony. It has been used in English since the mid-17th century. The concept of consensus has been important in various fields such as politics, decision-making, and social interactions, emphasizing the value of collective agreement and cooperation.

See also: consent, consenting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,129 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.