consensus

noun

UK /kənˈsensəs/

US /kənˈsensəs/

When everyone in a group agrees about something.

The class reached a consensus to have pizza for the party.

SYNONYMS

agreement accord unanimity harmony concord

RELATED WORDS

vote compromise decision majority discussion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A general opinion shared by most people in a group.

The consensus among scientists is that the climate is changing.

3. The process of a group coming to an agreement together.

Building consensus took several long meetings.

4. A majority view that is accepted even if not everyone agrees.

There was a broad consensus in favor of the new rules.