peer group

American  

noun

1. 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.

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peer group British  

noun

1. a social group composed of individuals of approximately the same age

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peer group Cultural  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of peer group

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The U.S. is as the high end of the peer group, the Vaccine Integrity Project said.

From Barron's

These indicators make Phreesia look like a bargain next to a peer group of healthcare tech peers.

From Barron's

For middle school and high school students, the department offers enrichment camps, peer groups and support programs, which provide academic and social-emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was quite emotional because this was my peer group I was looking after and seeing," said the now 66-year-old.

From BBC

He added that between 10-25% of pupils surveyed "reported having a wide range of negative experiences with their smartphones, from everyday upset arising from peer group squabbles to exposure to harmful and illegal content".

From BBC