abilene
n.n. a very old city in Texas, USA. It is famous for being the place where the famous 'Abilene paradox' story happened.
n. a city in central Texas, historically significant for its role in the 'Abilene paradox' of social conformity. When capitalised, it refers specifically to the city; when lowercased, it refers to the psychological phenomenon.
The story of Abilene is often used in psychology classes.
Researchers often cite the Abilene paradox to explain why groups sometimes make poor decisions that no individual member actually wants.
While the city of Abilene remains a quiet hub for local history, the term has transcended its geographical roots to become a cornerstone of modern social psychology and organizational behavior.
From Latin Abilēnus, from Ancient Greek Ἀβιληνός (Abilēnós). By surface analysis, Abila + -ene.
From Ancient Greek Ἀβιληνή (Abilēnḗ).
After Abilene, a region mentioned in the Bible (Luke 3:1).
Named for the town of Abilene, Texas, near where the artifacts were discovered.