affinity group

noun

1. a group of persons affiliated with the same organization, college, etc., often receiving certain discounts or other privileges.

Example Sentences

Ideas and draft papers discussed at NeurIPS affinity group workshops often become the basis for papers published at FAccT, which then showcases that research to broader audiences.

From MIT Technology Review

The event, which is scheduled to take place in the Pentagon auditorium on June 9, is coordinated by DOD Pride, the affinity group for LGBTQ civilian and military employees at the Defense Department.

From Washington Blade

There are several affinity groups within the organization, and we were invited to join one that has members of our general age and location.

From Washington Post

He is the founder and producer for Mobile Broadcast News, an online affinity group of independent journalists.

From The Daily Beast