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homogeneous group
/hoʊməˈdʒiːniəs ɡruːp/
group with similar members
The company formed a homogeneous group of engineers with similar backgrounds.
The company created a team where all engineers had comparable education and experience.
formal
A group composed of members with similar characteristics, backgrounds, or qualities.
In the study, participants were divided into homogeneous groups based on age and education.
Each group consisted of people who were similar in age and educational level.
The team was criticized for being a homogeneous group that lacked diverse perspectives.
The team was seen as too similar in background, reducing innovation.
Often used in social sciences, business, and education to describe groups with low diversity.
Collocations
homogeneous groupgroup with uniform traitsform a homogeneous groupcreate a group with similar membersavoid homogeneous groupsprevent teams from being too similar
Pro Tip
Avoiding Homogeneous Groups
In team-building, intentionally include members with varied backgrounds to foster creativity and reduce bias.
Gold Rule
When to Use 'Homogeneous Group'
Use this phrase when describing groups with intentionally similar traits, especially in contexts like research, hiring, or social analysis.
Word Origin
From Latin *homogeneus* (of the same kind) + English *group*. *Homogeneus* derives from Greek *homogenēs* (*homos* 'same' + *genos* 'kind').
Usage Notes
Used to describe groups where members share key traits, often implying a lack of diversity. Common in academic, business, and social contexts.
Word Breakdown
homogeneous
consisting of similar elements
rootgroup
a collection of individuals
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