inner circle

in·ner cir·cle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-er sur-kuh l]
- /ˈɪn ər ˈsɜr kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-er sur-kuh l]
- /ˈɪn ər ˈsɜr kəl/

Definitions of inner circle words

noun inner circle a small, intimate, and often influential group of people. 1
noun inner circle close friends 1
noun inner circle elite group 1
countable noun inner circle An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence, or special information. 0
noun inner circle a clique or a group of people or who share a common interest, aim or purpose 0
noun inner circle a small, exclusive group of people who control or influence customs, thought, etc. 0

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Origin of inner circle

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Inner circle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inner circle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for inner circle

noun inner circle

cadre — A cadre is a small group of people who have been specially chosen, trained, and organized for a particular purpose.
charmed circle — If you refer to a group of people as a charmed circle, you mean that they seem to have special power or influence, and do not allow anyone else to join their group.
cohort — A person's cohorts are their friends, supporters, or associates.
infrastructure — the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
inside — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.

All 8 Synonyms of inner circle