cohort

[/ˈkoʊhɔːrt/]
nounmasculinepl: cohorts
coorte
1. A group of people sharing a particular characteristic or experience within a defined time period
The study followed a cohort of students who graduated in 2020.
O estudo acompanhou uma coorte de estudantes que se formaram em 2020.
2. A group of people banded together for a common purpose; companions or associates
He arrived with his cohort of friends ready to celebrate.
Ele chegou com sua coorte de amigos pronto para celebrar.
3. A division of the Roman legions, typically consisting of 300-600 soldiers
The Roman cohort marched through the streets in formation.
A coorte romana marchava pelas ruas em formação.
In Brazil, 'coorte' is predominantly used in academic, statistical, and medical research contexts. In casual American English and NYC slang, 'cohort' is often replaced with 'crew,' 'squad,' or 'crew' to mean a close group of friends. The term has gained prominence in Brazilian universities and research institutions following the globalization of scientific discourse.
NYC Slang
crew
Synonyms / Sinônimos
groupbandtroopcompanyteamcirclebatchgeneration
Antonyms / Antônimos
individualsolo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coorte
Primary term used in academic and statistical contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
grupo
More informal alternative for general groupings
Portugal
coorte
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, especially in research
Academic/Scientific
coorte epidemiológica
Specialized term used in epidemiology and medical research

Related Words

cohesioncohesivedemographylongitudinal studypopulationbattalion

Related Idioms & Phrases

cohort effect (efeito de coorte) - systematic variation in behavior due to when someone was born
longitudinal cohort study (estudo longitudinal de coorte) - research following the same group over time
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