Meaning of the word categories in English

What does categories mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

categories

US /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɔːr.iz/
UK /ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.iz/

Plural Noun

classes or divisions of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics

Example:
The books are divided into several categories: fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
There are three main categories of membership.
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