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(psychology) The sociopsychological phenomenon in which a large group of people exhibit the same or similar hysterical symptoms simultaneously.

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mass hysteria

Source Word

mass hysteria

uncountable

(psychology) The sociopsychological phenomenon in which a large group of people exhibit the same or similar hysterical symptoms simultaneously.

Japanese Meaning

社会心理現象の一つで、多数の人々が同時に類似のヒステリ症状を示す現象。 / 集団内で不合理な恐怖やパニック状態が伝播し、実際の脅威がないにもかかわらず、ヒステリが生じる状態。

The sudden rumors sparked mass hysteria in the town, causing people to flee their homes.

その突然の噂が町で集団ヒステリーを引き起こし、人々は家を離れて逃げ出した。

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(psychology) The sociopsychological phenomenon in which a large group of people exhibit the same or similar hysterical symptoms simultaneously.