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
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Dimon touted affinity groups within the company devoted to connecting workers of various identities, such as Black or LGBTQ+ employees.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
And student affinity groups, including clubs like the Black student union, are growing.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
With an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, Wilder will be in charge of talent management, organizational development and training, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR systems and practices, and employee resource affinity groups.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Also explore whether your company has an employee resource group or affinity group for parents—or start one yourself.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Safe spaces, whether in the form of affinity groups or confidential forums, allow women to discuss issues openly and collaboratively find solutions.
—Sarah Dant, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The recommendations include, among others, training staff on how to discuss the conflict, supporting affinity groups, and hosting interfaith panels.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2023
Ali, the Penn student, said all Black students are eligible for membership to their affinity group.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
In the case of unions, the affinity groups that filled the breach, Newman and Skocpol argue, were gun clubs and NRA chapters and Tea Party groups.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2023
Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
And student affinity groups, including clubs like the Black student union, are growing.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
With an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, Wilder will be in charge of talent management, organizational development and training, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR systems and practices, and employee resource affinity groups.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Also explore whether your company has an employee resource group or affinity group for parents—or start one yourself.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Safe spaces, whether in the form of affinity groups or confidential forums, allow women to discuss issues openly and collaboratively find solutions.
—Sarah Dant, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The recommendations include, among others, training staff on how to discuss the conflict, supporting affinity groups, and hosting interfaith panels.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2023
Ali, the Penn student, said all Black students are eligible for membership to their affinity group.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
In the case of unions, the affinity groups that filled the breach, Newman and Skocpol argue, were gun clubs and NRA chapters and Tea Party groups.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2023
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“Affinity group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affinity%20group. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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