Small group refers to a limited number of individuals who hold significant influence and decision-making authority within a particular context, such as politics or governance.
Related terms
Oligarchy: A type of government where power rests with a small elite group based on wealth, social status, military strength, or other criteria.
Junta: A small group typically composed of military officers that seizes control of the government by force.
Plutocracy: A system in which political power belongs to wealthy individuals or families who hold disproportionate economic influence.