Phrase guide

user group

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A set of users grouped together on a system for administrative purposes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Members of the Accounting user group can print financial reports.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A community of users of a particular machine, operating system, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • I joined a local Linux user group.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: käyttäjäryhmä — set of users
  • German: Benutzergruppe — set of users
  • German: Gruppe — set of users
  • Romanian: grup de utilizatori — set of users