GPB Dictionary of Collective Nouns

We have collected here a huge number of collective nouns, as a reference and for those seeking some light entertainment, if this is how you like to get it. They all follow the format “A/An [X] of [Y].

We have categorised these nouns into separate boxes in this order: Humans, Birds, Other Animals, and objects.

*Indicates that there is a book with this name.

Sources include (with thanks): Backyard Chirper’s Collective Nouns for Groups of Various Birds

Group: HumansCollective Noun
PoliticiansEquivocation
LawyersEloquence
BankersImmorality
Estate AgentsIrrelevance
BarbersBabble
ButchersGoring
PolicePosse, Squad
ExpertsPanel, Excess, Discord
EconomistsSurplus
ListenersAudience
BuildersGang
ArchitectsSquare 
ActorsCast, Queue, Company…
ComediansGaggle, Riot
GrammariansConjunction
JurorsDamning
DoctorsDoctrine, Affliction
NursesSuperfluity
DermatologistsRash
DentistsBrace
ImpressionistsBlur
NunsPrey, murmur, flap, superfluity
WitchesCoven
LawyersDeceit, blood-letting
Heroin AddictsSmack
Animal LoversHypocracy (not Hypocrisy)
TV criticsIrrelevance
HypocritesDecortication
PardonersLying
PeopleCommunity, Group, Board
People (continued)Family, Crowd, Team
GirlsBevy, Gaggle, Giggle
BoysPlush, Rascal
Uncles, AuntiesIrreverence
ParentsEmbarrassment, Persistence
MothersConsternation
FathersGarage
Grandparents Nag, Wisdom 
ChildrenCost Centre, Chaos, Ingratitude
Heirs   Expectation
Wives Impatience (!)
HusbandsUnhappiness (!)
PatientsSick, Ward, Waiting Room
Group: BirdsCollective Noun
Chickens, Geese…Flock
CrowsMurder, Mob, Horde
GeeseGaggle
FinchesCharm (*of Goldfinches)
LapwingsDeceit
Owls      Parliament
PeacocksOstentation
Pheasant, GrouseBrace (two)
Partridge, Guinea FowlBrace (two)
Ravens Conspiracy*, Unkindness*
StarlingsMurmuration, Constellation
Starlings (continued)Scourge, Affliction
Group: Other animalsCollective Noun
ApesShrewdness
AntsArmy, Swarm
BacteriaColony, Culture
BatsColony
Bees, WaspsColony, Swarm
CatsClowder, Litter, Pounce
Cats (continued)Kindle, Colony (wild)
CrocodilesFloat
FerretsBusiness
FliesBusiness
HippopotamiBloat
LionsPride
LocustsPlague
JellyfishSmack
BaboonsFlange
Gorillas Whoop
TigersAmbush*
Daisy, Buttercup, Patch…Cows
Cows, Antelopes, Bison…Herd
Elephants…Herd
Ants, Bees, Eels, FliesSwarm
Gnats, Rats…Swarm
Group: ObjectsCollective Noun
AeroplanesSquadron
BuildingsSet, Cluster, Town, City, Village
Ships, BoatsFleet, Armada, Flotilla
Drinks, BeerRound