The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002.
peer group
A group of people who share certain social characteristics, such as age, class, occupation, or education, and interact on a level of equality. An individual may be a member of several peer groups, including friends, schoolmates, and coworkers. Peer groups are important in socialization, as individuals attempt to conform to the expectations of their peer groups. (Seeconformityandpeer pressure.)
