[clique] n [F] (1711): a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; esp: one held together by common interests, views, or purposes -- cliqu.ey also cliquy adj -- cliqu.ish adj -- cliqu.ish.ly adv -- cliqu.ish.ness n
CLIQUE
Meaning of CLIQUE in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012