Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
social-clique
noun
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl klɪk/
Definition
A social-clique is a small, exclusive group of individuals who interact with one another more frequently than with others in a larger social context.
Examples
- The social-clique at school was known for excluding new students from their activities.
- She found it difficult to break into the tightly-knit social-clique of her classmates.
- Social-cliques often have their own unwritten rules and traditions.
Meaning
Social cliques often form based on common interests, backgrounds, or social status, and can influence the behavior and identity of their members.
Synonyms
- group
- circle
- set
- faction
