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inner circle

A small, exclusive, and intimate group of like-minded people sharing a common goal, pursuit, or purpose. After nearly 20 years working for the company, I was finally brought into the board of directors' inner circle. John, Samantha, Mary, and I are kind of the inner circle of our wider group of friends.
See also: circle, inner

inner core

The innermost part of something. The term is used both literally and figuratively. What is the Earth's inner core made of? At his inner core, he's a good person, I just know it.
See also: core, inner

inner strength

One's resolve or determination. You have to draw on your inner strength—it will carry you through an experience like this.
See also: inner, strength

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ayo-Western African, Yoruba
PhoenixFEE-niksEnglish (Modern)
Artyomahr-TYOMRussian
Patton['pætn]
RukİYe-Turkish
BrunoBROO-no (German), BRUW-naw (Polish)German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Croatian, Polish, Ancient Germanic