Meaning of the word consensus in English

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consensus

US /kənˈsen.səs/

UK /kənˈsen.səs/

a general agreement about something; an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group

Example:

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There is a growing consensus among scientists that climate change is real.

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The committee reached a consensus on the new policy.

Synonym:

agreement harmony accord unanimity concord

Related Word:

consensual