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. 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 See All Example Sentences for affinity group

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of affinity group was in 1915

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“Affinity group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affinity%20group. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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