Gregarious

Meanings

1. Fond of company; sociable
2. Tending to form groups
3. Living in flocks or communities

Example Sentences

• "His gregarious nature made him the life of every office party."
• "Parrots are gregarious birds often seen flying in large flocks."
• "The gregarious shopkeeper knew every customer by name in the neighbourhood."

Etymology

From Latin 'gregarius' (pertaining to a flock), from 'grex' (flock, herd). Related to 'congregation' (a gathering), 'segregate' (to separate from the flock), and 'aggregate'.

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