cohort
Translation
cohort, group, peer group
Examples
The study followed a cohort of 2,000 people.
The study followed a cohort of 2,000 people.
He and his cohorts planned the event.
He and his cohorts planned the event.
Grammar Patterns
a cohort of ((sb.)) a group of people with a shared characteristic. The study tracked a cohort of nurses over 20 years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: group, band, contingent, peer group
Etymology
From Latin 'cohors', an enclosure, later a company of soldiers. From 'co-' (together) + a root related to 'hortus' (garden, enclosure).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'cohort' of Roman soldiers marching together. It's a group with a shared characteristic.