coterie

noun
UK: /ˈkəʊ.tər.i/
US: /ˈkoʊ.t̬ə.ri/

  1. A small group of people who share interests and meet frequently, often disapproving of those outside the group.

    1. A small coterie always met for tea.
    2. The exclusive coterie of artists rejected new members because they didn't understand their work.

  2. An exclusive circle; a close-knit, often secretive group of people with shared interests or tastes.

    1. The coterie plans secret meetings.
    2. This artistic coterie dictates the style for the entire region with its influence.

Synonyms

clique circle set in-group faction inner circle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coterie" in English means: A small group of people who share interests and meet frequently, often disapproving of those outside the group., An exclusive circle; a close-knit, often secretive group of people with shared interests or tastes..

The phonetic transcription of "coterie" is /ˈkəʊ.tər.i/ in British English and /ˈkoʊ.t̬ə.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coterie": clique, circle, set, in-group, faction, inner circle.

Example usage of "coterie": "A small coterie always met for tea.". More examples on the page.