Cliquishness: meaning, definitions and examples
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cliquishness
[ ˈkliːkɪʃnəs ]
social media
The tendency of online communities to form exclusive groups or cliques, often resulting in the exclusion of others.
Synonyms
clannishness, elitism, exclusivity
Examples of usage
- Her cliquishness on social media made it difficult for new members to join the group.
- The cliquishness of the online forum created a barrier for outsiders to participate in discussions.
Translations
Translations of the word "cliquishness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exclusividade
🇮🇳 गुटबंदी
🇩🇪 Klüngelwirtschaft
🇮🇩 kekelompokan
🇺🇦 клановість
🇵🇱 koteria
🇯🇵 派閥主義
🇫🇷 exclusivité
🇪🇸 exclusividad
🇹🇷 klikleşme
🇰🇷 파벌주의
🇸🇦 التحزب
🇨🇿 klientelismus
🇸🇰 koterie
🇨🇳 派系主义
🇸🇮 klientelizem
🇮🇸 klíkuskapur
🇰🇿 топтықтық
🇬🇪 კლანურობა
🇦🇿 qrupçuluq
🇲🇽 exclusividad
Word origin
The term 'cliquishness' originated from the word 'clique', which first appeared in the 18th century to describe a small group of people with shared interests or purposes. Over time, 'cliquishness' evolved to refer to the tendency of these groups to be exclusionary and form barriers to entry for others. In the age of social media, the concept of cliquishness has become increasingly relevant as online communities form and exhibit similar behaviors.
See also: cliquish.