Definition of cohort

cohortnoun

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/ˈkəʊhɔːt//ˈkəʊhɔːrt/

The word "cohort" has a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times. The Latin word "cohors," meaning "body of troops" or "regiment," referred to a unit of infantry soldiers within the Roman legion. Each cohort typically consisted of 300-600 men and was further divided into centuries (100 men) and contubernia (8-10 men). The sense of "cohort" as a group of people sharing a common experience or fate developed in the 15th century, likely due to the military connotation of the word. Over time, the word took on broader meanings, such as referring to a team or group of people working together, a peer group, or even a large group of people experiencing a shared trauma. Today, the word "cohort" is used in various fields, including sociology, medicine, and business, to describe a group of people born or initiated within a specific time period or group, often to analyze or understand their characteristics, behaviors, or outcomes.

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a group of people who share a common feature or aspect of behaviour

một nhóm người có chung đặc điểm hoặc khía cạnh của hành vi

Example:
  • the 1999 birth cohort (= all those born in 1999)

    nhóm sinh năm 1999 (= tất cả những người sinh năm 1999)

a member of a group of people who support another person

một thành viên của một nhóm người hỗ trợ người khác

Example:
  • Robinson and his cohorts were soon ejected from the hall.

    Robinson và đồng bọn của anh ta nhanh chóng bị đuổi ra khỏi hội trường.

  • The director made his entrance followed by his cohort of technicians and production assistants.

    Đạo diễn bước vào, theo sau là nhóm kỹ thuật viên và trợ lý sản xuất.

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