What is the group wheel?

I see associations with directories where the group wheel is associated. I would imagine it is a system group. however, I would like some clarification on this group if anyone has information on it.
Thank you

Traditionally, the wheel group is for users that are allowed to use su or sudo to elevate to root privileges, or to give them privileges beyond the usual admin group.

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