peer group
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.
Origin of peer group
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How to use peer group in a sentence
I suppose I was turned on by meeting men in a higher social league than my beer-swilling peer group.
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British Dictionary definitions for peer group
a social group composed of individuals of approximately the same age
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Cultural definitions for 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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