( inner circles)
An inner circle is a small group of people within a larger group who have a lot of power, influence, or special information.
...Mr Blair’s inner circle of advisers.
N-COUNT : usu sing , oft N of n
INNER CIRCLE
Meaning of INNER CIRCLE in English
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006