Meaning of the word cohort in English

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

cohort

US /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/

UK /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/

a group of people banded together or treated as a group

Example:

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The study followed a cohort of students from their freshman year to graduation.

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The new marketing campaign targets a specific demographic cohort.

Synonym:

group category class division set

a companion or associate

Example:

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He arrived with his usual cohort of bodyguards.

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The criminal and his cohorts were finally apprehended.

Synonym:

companion associate partner accomplice henchman

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