Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

North America
the nations of the North American continent collectively
 
directorate
a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
 
Russian Orthodox Church
an independent church with its own Patriarch; until 1917 it was the established church or Russia
 
press corps
a group of journalists representing different publications who all cover the same topics
 
governed
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
 
Whig Party
a former political party in the United States; formed in 1834 in opposition to the Democratic Party; advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and high protective tariffs
 
big league
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
 
public
a body of people sharing some common interest
 
aviation
the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
 
judicatory
the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
 
Abecedarian
a 16th century sect of Anabaptists centered in Germany who had an absolute disdain for human knowledge
 
United States Cabinet
a board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet
 
police academy
an academy for training police officers
 
Hohenzollern
a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
 
Carter administration
the executive under President Carter
 
hudood
Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes
 
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
an academy that gives annual awards for achievements in motion picture production and performance
 
side
one of two or more contesting groups
 
defense team
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively
 
shock
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
 
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