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Definition of hivemind

hivemind

/ˈhaɪv.maɪnd/
hive · mind
Plural:hiveminds
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hivemind Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A notional entity consisting of a large number of individuals who share their knowledge or opinions with one another, producing a collective intelligence or uncritical conformity.

Example

"Before buying the new laptop, she asked the internet hivemind for honest reviews and troubleshooting tips."

2

In science fiction, a unified consciousness or intelligence formed by a number of individuals merged together, in which the resulting consciousness has control over its constituent members.

Example

"In the novel, the alien species operates as a single hivemind capable of communicating telepathically across galaxies."

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• Nearby Words

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hitter
hive
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hives
hiya
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century science fiction as a compound of 'hive' and 'mind', drawing on the coordinated behavior of social insects like honeybees to describe a unified consciousness.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hivemind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hivemind
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