inner circle

noun
UK: /ˌɪnə ˈsɜːkl/
US: /ˌɪnər ˈsɜːkl/

  1. A small group of people who have a lot of power or influence within an organization or group.

    1. He is part of the president's inner circle.
    2. The decisions were made by a small inner circle of advisors, excluding most of the team.

  2. A group of close, trusted friends or associates.

    1. She only shares secrets with her inner circle.
    2. Getting into his inner circle is difficult; he trusts very few people deeply.

Synonyms

clique coterie inner sanctum entourage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inner circle" in English means: A small group of people who have a lot of power or influence within an organization or group., A group of close, trusted friends or associates..

The phonetic transcription of "inner circle" is /ˌɪnə ˈsɜːkl/ in British English and /ˌɪnər ˈsɜːkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inner circle": clique, coterie, inner sanctum, entourage.

Example usage of "inner circle": "He is part of the president's inner circle.". More examples on the page.