coterie

The definition of a coterie is a group of people with similar interests.

(noun)

An example of a coterie is a group of athletes.

See coterie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a close circle of friends who share a common interest or background; clique

Origin: Fr, orig., organization of peasants holding land from a feudal lord < OFr cotier, cotter

See coterie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small, often select group of persons who associate with one another frequently.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, peasant association

Origin: , from cotier, cottager

Origin: , from *cote, cottage

Origin: , possibly of Germanic origin

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