CEFR C1
clique
Translation
派閥 / 閉鎖的な仲間内 / 内輪グループ
Meaning
A clique is a small, close group that keeps others out or makes outsiders feel unwelcome. It is usually negative; do not confuse it with click, a sound or a computer action.
Examples
- その学校には新入生を無視する閉鎖的な仲間内がありました。
The school had a clique that ignored new students. - 彼女は職場の派閥に入れないと感じました。
She felt excluded by the office clique.