cliquish

Meanings

• adjective

  belonging to or constituting an exclusive social group that has stringent membership rules and is not readily accessible to outsiders

  - "The cliquish behavior of some high school students can make it difficult for new students to fit in."
  - "Despite her qualifications, she was not accepted into the cliquish academic society."

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Variants

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clique , cliques , cliquey , cliquier , cliquiest , cliquish , cliquishly , cliquishness , cliquishnesses , cliquy

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Etymology

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derived from the noun 'clique', a small, exclusive group of people

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clique' originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'clique', meaning 'a small group' or 'a lump or clot'.

2. The term 'cliquish' gained popularity in the English language during the 19th century.

3. Some studies suggest that social exclusivity and elitism can lead to negative health effects, such as increased stress and decreased self-esteem.

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Related Concepts

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1. exclusivity: A social phenomenon characterized by limiting access to certain groups or resources.

2. elitism: A belief that some people are inherently superior to others and should have greater power or influence.

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Culture

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The term 'cliquish' is often used to describe social exclusivity and elitism. It can be found in various literary works and social commentaries.

How to Memorize "cliquish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people standing in a circle, only letting a few in. Visualize yourself trying to join but being rejected.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cliquish' with exclusivity and elitism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Club' and 'Isolated' to remember the definition: C-Club, I-Isolated, L-Limited, U-Unwelcoming, B-Belonging.

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