coterie — a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊtəri/
Korean meaning: 공통된 관심사나 취향을 가진 소수 집단, 특히 배타적인 무리
Korean pronunciation: **코**터리
Example Sentences
- The professor's coterie of graduate students always sat in the front row, making other students feel like outsiders.
- My grandmother's knitting coterie meets every Tuesday to gossip and judge everyone's yarn choices.
- The wine-tasting coterie refused to drink anything that cost less than $50 a bottle.
coterie
NOUN//ˈkoʊtəri//
a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people
four elegantly dressed people sit in a circle holding teacups and engaged in animated conversation. They lean toward each other with knowing smiles and gestures that suggest shared understanding. A fifth person approaches from the background but hesitates at the edge of the group. The seated members glance at the newcomer with subtle dismissive expressions before returning to their private discussion. The approaching person's uncertain body language shows they feel unwelcome to join. a small group of people with shared interests that is exclusive of other people
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Origin
From French 'coterie', originally meaning 'association of tenant farmers'. Derived from 'cote' (cottage/hut), referring to people who shared the same living space or community.
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“The professor's coterie of graduate students always sat in the front row, making other students feel like outsiders.”
“My grandmother's knitting coterie meets every Tuesday to gossip and judge everyone's yarn choices.”
“The wine-tasting coterie refused to drink anything that cost less than $50 a bottle.”
“She desperately wanted to join the fashion coterie, but her sneakers gave her away.”
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