Definition of “coterie”

Aum's weapons program was carried out by a coterie of highly educated scientists from Japan's best schools.

But although Jeffrey Donaldson and his coterie will be absent, some of his supporters will still be present.

Even then, if the need for a coterie had not been so desperate, I am sure King Shrewd would have refused me.

From then on the coterie with which he surrounded himself were younger men rather than contemporaries.

Government exists to facilitate ruthless extraction of all kinds by and for a tiny coterie of private interests.

Her other permanent accessories are the small coterie of bodyguards who follow in her slipstream.

I now concurred with Chade that the Prince must have a coterie , one with at least a basic working knowledge of their magic.

In reality the ban blocks Indian newspapers from accessing the capital markets and benefits a coterie of publishing houses.

Nevertheless, sooner or later the Prince will need a coterie.