en masse

Meanings

• Noun

  Used to describe a large group of people or things acting or moving as a single entity.

  - "The crowd surged forward en masse."
  - "The soldiers charged en masse."
  - "The bees leave the hive en masse during swarming."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɒn ˈmæs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

independently , individually , separately

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Synonyms

collectively , jointly , mutually

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with en masse
masses , asses , grasses

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Variants

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en masse

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Etymology

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French term meaning 'in a mass' or 'as a whole'

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Trivia

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1. The term en masse was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. En masse is often used in military contexts to describe a large charge of soldiers.

3. The term is also used in cooking to describe a large quantity of food prepared and served together.

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Related Concepts

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1. collective: En masse is a term used to describe a group acting as a single entity, which is similar to the concept of a collective.

2. mass movement: En masse is often used to describe mass movements of people or things, such as a crowd surging forward or a landslide.

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Culture

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En masse is a common expression used in literature, particularly in descriptions of large crowds or groups. It has also been used in art and music to convey a sense of collective movement or unity.

How to Memorize "en masse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people or things moving together as a single entity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of a large group acting as a single entity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Man A Sea' to remember the definition of en masse.

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