Crowd

Definition

A crowd is a large group of people gathered together, often temporarily, sharing a common purpose or reacting to an event within the context of collective behavior. Unlike groups with stable memberships, crowds are fluid and can form spontaneously in response to social movements or changes.

Related terms

Collective Behavior:

The spontaneous and unstructured actions of a group of people responding to similar stimuli or events.

Social Movements:

Organized efforts by a large group of people to promote or resist change within society through collective action.

Mass Hysteria: A phenomenon where rumors or fear spread rapidly through a crowd, causing irrational behaviors and emotional contagion among its members