What is a narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense called?
clique — A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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