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View synonyms for peer group
peer group
noun
- a group of people, usually of similar age, background, and social status, with whom a person associates and who are likely to influence the person's beliefs and behavior.
peer group
noun
- a social group composed of individuals of approximately the same age
peer group
- A group of people who share certain social characteristics, such as age, class , occupation, or education, and interact on a level of equality. An individual may be a member of several peer groups, including friends, schoolmates, and coworkers. Peer groups are important in socialization , as individuals attempt to conform to the expectations of their peer groups. ( See conformity and peer pressure .)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of peer group1
First recorded in 1940–45
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