ˈkætəˌgori 
British ˈkætəgri
plural categories
: a group of people or things that are similar in some way
The cars belong to the same category.
Taxpayers fall into one of several categories.
She competed for the award in her age category.
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/category. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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