Definition of en masse
: in a body : as a whole moved the inmates en masse to the new prison
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Examples of en masse in a Sentence
Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
Origin and Etymology of en masse
French
First Known Use: 1795
EN MASSE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of en masse for English Language Learners
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: as a single group : all together
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