cohorts

noun

1. 1

   A group of people supporting the same thing or person.

2. 2

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

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

3. 3

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

   “Three cohorts of men were assigned to the region.”

4. 4

   An accomplice; abettor; associate.

   “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.”

5. 5

   Any band or body of warriors.

6. 6

   A natural group of orders of organisms, less comprehensive than a class.

7. 7

   A colleague.

8. 8

   A set of individuals in a program, especially when compared to previous sets of individuals within the same program.