Definition of egregore
- a concept in Western esotericism of a non-physical entity or thought form that arises from the collective thoughts and emotions of a distinct group of individuals
Usage examples of egregore
Members said the protest had developed an egregore: a shared spirit that seemed to push the crowd beyond any one person’s plan.
In the occult novel, years of fear and worship create an egregore that appears whenever the village gathers at night.
The lecturer used egregore to describe how a fandom’s collective emotions can feel like an independent presence.