/kæˈtɜrvə/; Latin: [katˈɛr.wa]

Definitions

1. noun

A large number or quantity of something, especially people or things collected together.

“The caterva of students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.”

2. noun

A group of people who are similar or associated in some way.

“The caterva of artists in the city formed a close-knit community.”