Definition of "gregarious" []

• Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable. See Synonyms at social. (adjective)
• Tending to move in or form a group with others of the same kind: gregarious bird species. (adjective)
• Botany Growing in groups that are close together but not densely clustered or matted. (adjective)

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• "Kebron was the mortal enemy of the term "gregarious," likely to try and eliminate it from any dictionary in any language."
• "But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law '."
• "But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law."