cohort
/'kouhɔ:t/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A group of people sharing a common statistical or demographic characteristic: A cohort is a group of individuals who share a particular characteristic, most commonly age, over a period of time, especially in a study.
- A companion or associate: A cohort can refer to a supporter, companion, or associate, often implying a close or loyal relationship.
- (Historical) A band of warriors, especially in ancient Rome: Originally, a cohort was a military unit in the Roman army, one-tenth of a legion.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Statistical Group):
- The study followed a cohort of children born in 1990.
- She is part of the cohort of students who graduated during the recession.
- Noun (Companion/Associate):
- The CEO arrived with his usual cohort of advisors.
- He and his cohorts were known for their disruptive ideas.
- Noun (Historical Military Unit):
- The Roman legion was divided into ten cohorts.
Advanced Usage
- In epidemiology and social science: A cohort study observes a defined group (cohort) over time to analyze outcomes related to a specific factor.
- The researchers conducted a cohort study on the effects of diet.
- Used informally, sometimes with a negative connotation: Can imply a group of followers or accomplices.
- The politician and his cohorts were accused of corruption.
Variants and Related Words
- Cohort analysis (n): A subset of behavioral analytics that takes data from a given dataset and breaks it into related groups for analysis.
- Cohort effect (n): The influence of shared life experiences on a group born at a similar time.
Synonyms
- Group (for the statistical sense):
- Band (for the associate sense, often informal):
- Contingent:
- Companion:
Related Phrases
- Age cohort: A group of people born during the same time period.
- Marketing strategies often target specific age cohorts.
- Peer cohort: A group of individuals of similar status or age.
- Children are highly influenced by their peer cohort.
Noun
- a group of people having approximately the same age
- a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
- a company of companions or supporters