gregarious

English

WOTD – 28 October 2008

Etymology

From Latin gregārius.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/
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Adjective

gregarious (comparative more gregarious, superlative most gregarious)

  1. (of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
  2. (zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.
  3. (botany) Growing in open clusters or colonies; not matted together.
  4. Pertaining to a flock or crowd.

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