Groups and organisations 1
28 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| academy | a school or college for special training | He studied at a music academy. |
| air force | the part of a country's military that uses planes | He is a pilot in the air force. |
| army | the soldiers of a country who fight on land | He joined the army at 18. |
| bunch | a group of things joined together, like flowers or bananas | He gave her a bunch of flowers. |
| bureau | an office or government department | Ask at the tourist information bureau. |
| category | a group of things that are similar | She won in the best actress category. |
| charity | an organization that helps people in need | She gives money to charity. |
| choir | a group of people who sing together | She sings in the church choir. |
| circus | a show with clowns, acrobats and animals, often in a big tent | The circus is coming to town. |
| civilization | an advanced society with its own culture and history | The ancient Egyptian civilization was very advanced. |
| clinic | a place where people get medical help | She works at a dental clinic. |
| combination | two or more things together | The dish is a combination of rice and beans. |
| council | a group of people elected to manage a town or area | The council will build a new park. |
| crossroads | a place where two roads cross | Turn right at the crossroads. |
| department | one part of a big organization, shop or government | She works in the sales department. |
| dynasty | a family that rules a country for a long time | The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries. |
| economy | the system of money, trade and industry in a country | The economy is growing. |
| ecosystem | all the living things in an area and how they affect each other | Pollution damages the ecosystem. |
| enemy | a person or country that is against you | They were enemies in the war. |
| feast | a large special meal | We had a feast for his birthday. |
| firm | a company | She works for a law firm. |
| flock | a group of sheep or birds | A flock of birds flew over the house. |
| folk | people (informal); also traditional music | The old folk sit in the square. |
| herd | a large group of animals like cows or elephants | A herd of cows walked down the road. |
| household | all the people living in one house | Most households have a computer. |
| hunt | chasing animals to kill them; also a search | The hunt for the missing girl continues. |
| industry | making goods in factories; also a type of business | She works in the music industry. |
| institute | an organization for research or education | She works at a research institute. |