Phrase guide

encounter group

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A gathering of people who intentionally meet and interact so that each member may improve his or her ability both to express feelings and to react with appropriate sensitivity to the feelings of others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Qualifier: psychotherapy

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: T-group

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: living room group

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noun

Meaning 2

a meeting of people to develop mutual understanding by freely expressing emotions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: psychotherapy group

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