Definition

A small group of people who meet and share similar interests or activities, often excluding others.

Example

The artist was part of a coterie of writers and musicians who inspired each other.

Conversation

Have you met the new group that hangs out at the café?

Yeah, I saw them the other day; they seem like a tight coterie.

I wonder what their interests are that make them so close-knit.

Probably something creative — they all had sketchbooks with them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coterie → The word originates from Old French *coterie*, meaning a group of people or a small circle. It refers to a select group of individuals who share common interests or activities.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'group' ('coterie') of friends who share similar interests — that's what a coterie is.

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