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)

Examples of affinity group in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Academy’s committees and affinity groups are meant to bring together members to advance key initiatives, inform Academy policy and programs, and serve the interests of its membership. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

The Academy’s committees and affinity groups bring together members to advance key initiatives, inform Academy policy and programs, and serve the interests of its membership. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

The Academy’s committees and affinity groups are aimed to advance key initiatives and inform Academy policy while serving the interests of its memberships. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

The investigation stems from several complaints by Jewish and Israeli psychologists alleging that the association has promoted or failed to discipline anti-Israel activism among some of its affinity groups. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affinity group

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