peer-group
UK/pɪə-gru:p/US
Definitions
n.
A group of people of similar age, status, or interests
同辈群体；同龄群体
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpeerroot
+
grouproot
=peer-group
peer (an equal, age-mate) + group = a group of one's equals. Transparent compound; central to discussions of peer pressure.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Teenagers are heavily influenced by their peer group.