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Meaning of cohort

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cohort

Pronunciation:/ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t//ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A group of people supporting the same thing or person.

  2. A demographic grouping of people, especially those in a defined age group, or having a common characteristic.

    Example: The 18-24 cohort shows a sharp increase in automobile fatalities over the proximate age groupings.

  3. Any division of a Roman legion, normally of about 500 men.

    Example: Three cohorts of men were assigned to the region.

  4. An accomplice; abettor; associate.

    Example: He was able to plea down his sentence by revealing the names of three of his cohorts, as well as the source of the information.

verb

Definitions

  1. To associate with such a group