Gruppe
/ɡrʊpə/noun
A collection of individuals or things regarded as a unit.
Did you know?The term 'group' is linked to the Latin 'gruppus', which refers to a cluster or a mass, often associated with gathering and unity in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
gruppus
“A cluster or mass, often signifying a gathering.”
Middle French
French
groupe
“A collective or assembly of people or things.”
17th Century
English
group
“A term adopted into English to denote a collection of items or individuals.”
Modern English
English
group
“Now commonly used to represent a unit of individuals or things.”