cohort >> /ˈkoʊˌhɔrt/
Definition: [noun] A group of people banded together or treated as a group.
Example: a cohort of civil servants patiently drafting legislation
Definition: [noun] A supporter or companion.
Definition: [noun] An ancient Roman military unit, comprising six centuries, equal to one tenth of a legion.
Example: He replaced the existing praetorian guard with sixteen cohorts recruited from his German legions.