noun

cohort

cohort, group

He was followed by a cohort of supporters.

He was followed by a cohort of supporters.

This study followed a cohort of 1000 nurses.

This study followed a cohort of 1000 nurses.

((of sb./sth.)) a group of people with a shared characteristic A cohort of students started the course.

Synonyms: group, contingent, band, company

From Latin 'cohors', an enclosure, later a company of soldiers. 'co-' (together) + a root related to 'hortus' (garden, enclosure).

Imagine a Roman cohort marching together. It's a group with a shared characteristic.

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