peers
n. countablen. people who are the same age as you or have the same social position. You often use this word to talk about your friends, classmates, or coworkers.
n. individuals who share the same age, status, or ability level as another person. Often used in sociological or educational contexts to discuss social influence or professional standing.
Children often want to be liked by their peers.
The researcher submitted her findings to be reviewed by her peers before the article was published in the journal.
While parental guidance remains significant during adolescence, the influence of peers often becomes the primary driver of social behavior and aesthetic preferences.
Variant of Piers.
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to a social group.