Coterie (noun)
coe-teh-ree
A small group of people with shared interests or tastes.
Especially one that is exclusive of other people.
I want to be in a coterie, I just need to find a niche subject now.
Example sentences
“His coterie of fellow marmite lovers were disappointed by the lack of available toast”
“Kings of old would keep a small coterie of trusted servants”
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