cohort

noun
UK: /ˈkɔː.hɔːt/
US: /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/

  1. A group of people who share a common characteristic or experience.

    1. The new cohort of students is very enthusiastic.
    2. This year's cohort represents a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives.

  2. A group of people born around the same time.

    1. The baby boom cohort had a significant impact on society.
    2. Each generation or cohort experiences distinct historical events.

  3. In the military, a unit of soldiers.

    1. A cohort of Roman soldiers marched towards the city.
    2. The officer commanded the cohort to advance on the enemy position.

Synonyms

group generation team company band division

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cohort" in English means: A group of people who share a common characteristic or experience., A group of people born around the same time., In the military, a unit of soldiers..

The phonetic transcription of "cohort" is /ˈkɔː.hɔːt/ in British English and /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cohort": group, generation, team, company, band, division.

Example usage of "cohort": "The new cohort of students is very enthusiastic.". More examples on the page.