[ˈkəʊhɔːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a group of people with a shared characteristic
(e.g: a cohort of civil servants patiently drafting legislation)

- a supporter or companion
(e.g: young Jack arrived with three of his cohorts)

- an ancient Roman military unit, comprising six centuries, equal to one tenth of a legion


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French cohorte, or from Latin cohors, cohort- ‘yard, retinue’. Compare with court

[ˈkəʊhɔːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- divide (people) into groups with shared characteristics
(e.g: in the plan elementary students will be cohorted, or placed, in an assigned class)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French cohorte, or from Latin cohors, cohort- ‘yard, retinue’. Compare with court