connection, association, bond, link, affiliation, liaison, partnership, rapport, tie, attachment, involvement, interaction, kinship, alliance, correlation, interrelation, interconnection, engagement,... [more]
groups - circles - factions - sets - coteries - cabals - clans - packs - crews - squads - gangs - teams - alliances - coalitions - cohorts - fraternities - sororities - networks - associations - clubs - societies - guilds - unions - leagues - confederations - partnerships - consortia - syndicates - juntas - rings - cartels - combines - conglomerates - federations - brotherhoods - sisterhoods - orders - lodges - chapters - sects - communes
A clique is a small, exclusive group of people who share common interests or activities and often exclude others. These groups are typically characterized by a high level of camaraderie among the members and a sense of uniqueness. Cliques often form in social settings such as schools, workplaces, and communities, and can influence social dynamics significantly. Members of a clique may share similar backgrounds, values, or interests, and the group often has an established hierarchy or social strata. While cliques can provide a sense of belonging and support, they can also lead to social divisions and feelings of exclusion for those not included in the group.