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clique

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈklikɨ/cli·que

Definition

1

A small, exclusive group of people with shared interests, often seen as excluding others.

Usage examples

“There was a popular clique that everyone wanted to join.”
“The office politics were influenced by a powerful clique.”

Common combinations

form a cliquesocial cliquehigh school clique