Clique
Pronunciation: /ˈkliːk/
Clique (noun)
- a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join.
- a group of people with shared interests or goals, often in academic settings.
Examples
- The clique always sat together at lunch.
- She felt left out because she wasn't part of the clique.
Common collocations: tight-knit clique, form a clique, join a clique, academic clique, study clique