| Main Entry: | inner circle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | corps of advisers |
Synonyms: |
brain trust, brains trust, cadre, charmed circle, cohort, in-crowd, in-group, infrastructure, inside, kitchen cabinet, we-group |
| Main Entry: | brain trust |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | board of advisers |
Synonyms: |
advisors, advisory board, authorities, cabinet, council, experts, high-level advisers, inner circle |
| Main Entry: | charmed circle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | exclusive group |
Synonyms: |
closed circle, elite, fairy ring, in-crowd, in-group, inner circle, magic circle, popular crowd |
| Main Entry: | kitchen cabinet |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unofficial advisers |
Synonyms: |
camarilla, charmed circle, inner circle, privy council, shadow cabinet |