cliquishness

Meanings

• the quality of being exclusive or elitist.

  - "Despite her outgoing personality, she was known to be rather cliquish."
  - "The cliquishness of the private club was a topic of much gossip in the local community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cliquishness
cloakishness , obtuseness , cantankerousness , boorishness , bigotedness , xenophobia , vulgarity , vagueness , verbalness , venomousness , vehemence , virulence , viscosity , vividness , valiance , vigilance , veneration , versatility , validity

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Homophones

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1. clique, cliquishness
   

2. queue, queueueenss
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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cliquish, cliquishly, cliquishness, cliquishly, cliquish circle, cliquishly

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Etymology

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From the noun clique, which refers to a small, close-knit group of people. The term cliquishness arose as a way to describe the exclusive or elitist behavior of such groups.

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Related Concepts

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1. exclusivity: A quality or state of being exclusive or limited to a particular group or individual.

2. elitism: A belief or attitude that a particular group or individual is superior to others and deserves special treatment or privileges.

3. social hierarchy: A system or structure of social ranks or orders, with each rank or order having a defined status, position, or privilege within the social structure.

4. peer group: A group of individuals who share common interests, values, or experiences and who interact with each other on a regular basis.

5. subculture: A distinct culture or social group that exists within a larger culture or society and that is characterized by unique beliefs, values, practices, or expressions that set it apart from the larger culture or society.

6. clique theory: A social theory that seeks to explain the formation and maintenance of social groups or networks, particularly those that are exclusive or elitist in nature, in terms of the social and psychological dynamics that operate within and between such groups or networks.

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Culture

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In literature and art, cliquishness is often portrayed as a negative trait. For example, a character in a novel may be described as cliquish, implying that they are exclusive or elitist in their behavior. In some cases, cliquishness may be seen as a way for individuals to form close-knit groups and provide mutual support and comfort. However, when cliquishness becomes excessive or exclusionary, it can lead to negative consequences, such as social isolation, ostracism, and even bullying.

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