Definitions
- Referring to a small, exclusive group of people who share similar interests or goals. - Describing a clique or inner circle that is often seen as elitist or exclusionary. - Talking about a group that is tightly-knit and may be resistant to outsiders or new members.
- Referring to any collection of people who come together for a common purpose or activity. - Describing a gathering of individuals with shared interests or characteristics. - Talking about a set of people who are organized around a particular goal or function.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to collections of people.
- 2Both can involve shared interests or goals.
- 3Both can be organized around a particular function or activity.
- 4Both can have a sense of community or belonging.
- 5Both can be exclusive or inclusive depending on the context.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Cotery implies a smaller and more exclusive group than group.
- 2Attitude: Cotery has a connotation of elitism or exclusivity, while group is more neutral.
- 3Purpose: Group can refer to any collection of people, while cotery implies a specific shared interest or goal.
- 4Membership: Cotery may be more resistant to new members or outsiders, while group can be more open and inclusive.
- 5Connotation: Cotery can have a negative connotation of being cliquish or exclusionary, while group is more commonly associated with a positive sense of community or collaboration.
Remember this!
Cotery and group both refer to collections of people with shared interests or goals. However, cotery is a smaller and more exclusive group that may be resistant to outsiders or new members. It has a connotation of elitism or exclusivity. On the other hand, group is a more neutral term that can refer to any collection of people, regardless of size or exclusivity. It is more commonly associated with a positive sense of community or collaboration.
