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Definitions by Luke Indago

groupophobia 

fear or intolerance of groups other than one's own
Donald Trump uses paranoia and groupophobia as a means to motivate his followers.
groupophobia by Luke Indago August 6, 2016

groupophilia 

the tendency or urge to be a part of and accepted by a group of people
Since individuals survive best within a group, groupophilia is a potent motivator of human behavior and is the root cause of peer pressure, social conformity, religion, patriotism, and gangs.
groupophilia by Luke Indago August 6, 2016

groupism 

the belief that one group is superior to another group
The human brain's tendency to promote participation in groups (groupophilia) naturally extends to intolerance of other groups (groupophobia) and the belief that one's own group is superior to another group (groupism).
groupism by Luke Indago August 6, 2016