network

1 a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals didn't like to embroider network as it tore so easily Synonyms mesh, netting, netRelated Words web, webbing; grille (also grill), lattice, screen, screening, wirework; bobbinet, Brussels lace, filigree, fishnet, lace, marquisette, tulle

2 something made up of many interdependent or related parts a telephone network Synonyms complex, systemRelated Words interlacement, mesh, meshwork, net, plexus, web; aggregate, conglomerate, totality, whole; sequence, series; supersystem

3 a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially being gradually introduced to the network of African-American business leaders in the city Synonyms body, bunch, circle, clan, clique, community, coterie, coven, crowd, fold, galère, klatch (also klatsch), lot, gang, pack, ring, setRelated Words charmed circle, elite, in-group; closed shop; club, college, fellowship, guild (also gild), league, organization, society; camp, faction, sect, side, tribe; mess, squad; brotherhood, fraternity, order, sisterhood, sodality, sorority; commune; alliance, bloc, coalition, confederation, congress, council, federation, unionNear Antonyms loner; individualist