circles
Translation
circles, groups, spheres
Examples
He moves in powerful political circles.
He moves in powerful political circles.
The plane flew in circles above the airport.
The plane flew in circles above the airport.
Grammar Patterns
in ... circles in a particular group of people He moves in powerful political circles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groups, spheres, domains
Etymology
Plural of 'circle', from Greek 'kirkos' (ring).
Memory Tips
Think of overlapping circles in a Venn diagram, representing different social or professional groups.