>[!abstract] >An egregore (from Ancient Greek "wakeful") is a concept in Western esotericism of a non-physical entity or thoughtform that arises from the collective thoughts and emotions of a distinct group of individuals. > >An esoteric concept representing a non-physical entity that arises from the collective thoughts of a distinct group of people (Wikipedia, 2025). >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): [[Meme]] >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): —