T-group

noun

ˈtē-ˌgrüp How to pronounce T-group (audio)
: a group of people under the leadership of a trainer who seek to develop self-awareness and sensitivity to others by verbalizing feelings uninhibitedly at group sessions compare encounter group

Word History

Etymology

training group

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of T-group was in 1950

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“T-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T-group. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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T-group

noun
ˈtē-ˌgrüp How to pronounce T-group (audio)
: a group of people under the leadership of a trainer who seek to develop self-awareness and sensitivity to others by verbalizing feelings uninhibitedly at group sessions compare encounter group
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