cohort (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

Definition

A group of people banded together or treated as a group, often sharing a common characteristic or experience over a period of time.

Examples

• The study followed a cohort of 1,000 patients for ten years to track their health outcomes.

• Our marketing team targets a specific cohort of young professionals with disposable income.

• The new teacher quickly learned the names of all the students in her first-grade cohort.

Synonyms of cohort

Words with a similar meaning to cohort:

• group
• batch
• category
• demographic
• contingent

Antonyms of cohort

Words with the opposite meaning to cohort:

• individual
• alone

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