Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

the halt
(archaic) lame persons collectively
 
subdivision
a division of some larger or more complex organization
 
intelligence
a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
 
symphony orchestra
a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
 
computer industry
the manufacturers of computers considered collectively
 
rash
a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
 
sum
the final aggregate
 
family
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
 
war machine
the military forces of a nation
 
garrison
the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
 
Old Bailey
the central criminal court in London
 
organism
a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
 
United Church of Christ
merger of the Congregational Christian Church and the Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1957
 
motor pool
a fleet of military vehicles controlled by a single agency and available for use as needed
 
religious right
United States political faction that advocates social and political conservativism, school prayer, and federal aid for religious groups and schools
 
bootboys
a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the hippies; hair was cropped close to the scalp; wore work-shirts and short jeans (supported by suspenders) and heavy red boots; involved in attacks against Asians and football hooliganism
 
evening shift
workers who work during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight)
 
technocracy
a form of government in which scientists and technical experts are in control
 
crop
a collection of people or things appearing together
 
apparel chain
a chain of clothing stores
 
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