inner circle

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Synonyms: winners circle, inner circles

Antonyms: winners circle, inner circles

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} The group [[comprise|comprising]] one's closest [[friend]]s or [[associate]]s.
2. {{lb|en|idiomatic|business|government|politics}} A [[small]], [[exclusive]] [[group]] of [[people]] close to the [[center]] of [[power]] who [[control]] a [[movement]], [[organization]], [[political party]], etc.
3. {{&lit|en|inner|circle}}

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