Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clique
noun
/kliːk/
Definition
A clique is a small, exclusive group of people who share common interests or activities and often exclude others.
Examples
- In high school, she felt left out because she didn’t belong to any clique.
- The tight-knit clique of writers often met at the café to share their work.
Meaning
Cliques are typically formed among friends, colleagues, or peers and can sometimes be associated with social exclusion or elitism.
Synonyms
- group
- set
- circle
- gang
- faction
