affinity group

noun

: a group of people having a common interest or goal or acting together for a specific purpose (as for a chartered tour)

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Hammond says creating space for affinity groups to socialize was integral to the festival’s mission and made certain nights distinctly unique. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026 Another building features popular affinity groups residents took part in. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 Research on affinity groups demonstrates that members feel more supported by colleagues after participating. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Provide culturally responsive holistic health support, including wellness programs and wellness discussions in peer support networks, affinity groups and cohorts. — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affinity group

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of affinity group was in 1915

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“Affinity group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affinity%20group. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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