affinity group
noun
: a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose (as for a chartered tour)
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Other affinity groups, including Trans in Classics and CripAntiquity, started congregating around the same time.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Hammond says creating space for affinity groups to socialize was integral to the festival’s mission and made certain nights distinctly unique.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Skadden Arps has since discontinued its affinity group events, while Reed Smith has eliminated DEI branding in its hiring initiatives.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Research on affinity groups demonstrates that members feel more supported by colleagues after participating.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Hammond says creating space for affinity groups to socialize was integral to the festival’s mission and made certain nights distinctly unique.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Skadden Arps has since discontinued its affinity group events, while Reed Smith has eliminated DEI branding in its hiring initiatives.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Research on affinity groups demonstrates that members feel more supported by colleagues after participating.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Affinity group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affinity%20group. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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