"affinity group" meaning in All languages combined

See affinity group on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: affinity groups [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} affinity group (plural affinity groups)
  1. A group of people formed around a shared interest or common goal, to which individuals formally or informally belong.
    Sense id: en-affinity_group-en-noun-4q16l1v5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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