Clique vs. Coterie — What's the Difference?

A clique (AusE, CanE, UK: or US: ), in the social sciences, is a group of individuals who interact with one another and share similar interests. Interacting with cliques is part of normative social development regardless of gender, ethnicity or popularity.

A small, often select group of persons who associate with one another frequently.

A small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them

A circle of people who associate with one another for a common purpose.

A small exclusive group of friends or associates.

A communal burrow of prairie dogs.

To form, associate in, or act as a clique.

A set or circle of persons who meet familiarly, as for social, literary, or other purposes; a clique.

A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

(graph theory) A subgraph isomorphic to a complete graph.

(Internet) A group of related web sites that link to each other, like a webring but with exclusive membership determined by the clique owner.

(intransitive) To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot.

A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; - generally used in a bad sense.

To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; - used with together.

An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose