Entitativity

//ˈɛn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv.ɪ.ti// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The perception of a group as a single entity, distinct from its members. uncountable

    "Although there may be different bases for group entitativity in non-Western contexts, Yuki et al. (2005) observe that this does not undermine the significance of group memberships for cognition and behavior."

Example

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"Although there may be different bases for group entitativity in non-Western contexts, Yuki et al. (2005) observe that this does not undermine the significance of group memberships for cognition and behavior."

Etymology

From entitative + -ity.

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