Today we list the collective nouns used for the different groups of people. When we use a collective nouns, we often refer to them as a group of something for example a board of directors, a band of musicians etc.
If you are unaware of what animals are called in groups, Here is an impressive list of collective nouns for groups of animals. Sorry!, To get yourself distracted, let’s get back on track.
Most of the collective noun words for people are based around occupations and professions, while some are based of family, origin, nationality, gender and other areas. The list will given you a specific term to call them, whenever you find these people in groups.
List of Collective Nouns for People
Following is a well prepared list of words used for Groups of people :
- A Draught of Butlers.
- A Troupe of Artists.
- An Army of Soldiers.
- A Platoon of Soldiers.
- A Board of Directors.
- A Panel of Experts.
- A Staff of Employees.
- A Cohort of Guests.
- A Regiment of Soldiers.
- A Cohort of Students.
- A Class of Pupils.
- An Unhappiness of Husbands.
- A Band of Musicians.
- An Audience of Listeners.
- A Crowd of People.
- A Posse of Policemen.
- A Faculty of Teachers.
- A Lying of Pardoners.
- A Superfluity of Nuns.
- A Damning of Jurors.
- A Bunch of Crooks.
- A Misbelief of Painters.
- A Squad of Police Officers.
- A Crew of Sailors.
- A Posse of Sheriffs.
- A Choir of Singers.
- An Impatience of Wives.
- A Flock of Tourists.
Phew!.., I know we have got a lot of new words to grasp and this will take some time. Best would be to bookmark this page for your future reference and refer it whenever in doubt.
While going through the list you must have noticed that Some of these terms are very old, while others are newer and have become accepted after frequent usage.
If you encounter any collective nouns that are missing or need editing, please leave a comment, we’ll be happy to add that to our existing list.