reference group

nounSociology.

a group with which an individual identifies and whose values the individual accepts as guiding principles.

Origin of reference group

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First recorded in 1940–45

Words Nearby reference group

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How to use reference group in a sentence

This “reference group” will sit in a room adjacent to the talks and oversee any decisions being made on behalf of the opposition.
Syrian Opposition To Attend Peace Talks, But Don’t Expect A Truce | Josh Rogin | January 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

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