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unanimous

adj.
US //juˈnænəməs// UK //juːnˈænɪməs// unan·i·mous
  1. 1 sharing the same opinion (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Literary

    when all the people in a group have the exact same feeling or view about something.

    sharing the same views or opinions; being in complete harmony or accord regarding a specific matter.

    Example

    The critics were unanimous in their praise for the young actor's performance.

    Example

    The board members were unanimous in their belief that the company required a complete structural overhaul to survive the fiscal year.

    Usage

    Often followed by the preposition 'in' when describing the area of agreement.

    • of one mind
    • concordant
    • discordant
Origin

From Latin ūnanimus (“of one mind”), from ūnus (“one”) + animus (“mind”). Displaced native Old English ānmōd (literally “one-minded”).

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