cohorts

[/ˈkoʊ.hɔːrts/]
nounpl: cohorts
coortes
1. A group of people sharing a particular characteristic or experience within a defined time period
The study followed a cohort of patients born in 1990.
O estudo acompanhou uma coorte de pacientes nascidos em 1990.
2. A band of soldiers in the ancient Roman army, typically consisting of about 300-600 men
The Roman legion was divided into ten cohorts.
A legião romana foi dividida em dez coortes.
3. A group of companions or associates; accomplices
He arrived with his cohorts to celebrate the victory.
Ele chegou com seus companheiros para celebrar a vitória.
In English-speaking academic and scientific contexts, 'cohorts' is widely used in epidemiology and social research to describe groups studied longitudinally. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'coortes' is reserved mainly for formal, academic, or historical discussions. Colloquially, Brazilians often use 'grupo' or 'turma' instead. In American slang, particularly in urban contexts, 'cohorts' can imply a group of collaborators with potentially questionable intentions.
NYC Slang
crew, posse, homies
Synonyms / Sinônimos
groupsbandstroopsassociatescompanionsaccomplices
Antonyms / Antônimos
individualsloners

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coortes
Used primarily in academic and historical contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
grupos
More colloquial alternative meaning 'groups'
Portugal
coortes
Standard usage, particularly in historical and scientific literature
General Brazilian Portuguese
comparsas
Colloquial term for 'accomplices' or 'associates'

Related Words

cohortlegionbattalionregimentsquadronfellowship

Related Idioms & Phrases

in cohorts with someone
part of a cohort
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