coteries
n. (有共同兴趣的)小集团( coterie的名词复数 )
A coterie of a particular kind is a small group of people who are close friends or have a common interest, and who do not want other people to join them.
The songs he recorded were written by a small coterie of dedicated writers.
他录制的这些歌是由几名酷爱音乐的作曲家谱写的。